Principal Structural Engineer
Stevange, Hertfordshire
Our client, a leading entity within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their esteemed Mechanical Analysis Group in Stevenage. This contract role promises to place you at the cutting edge of military systems engineering, working within a team of over fifty engineers.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring product performance against key structural requirements
* Carrying out structural analysis using hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods
* Working with the Altair FE toolset, and other FE codes such as NASTRAN or ANSYS
* Engaging in static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis
* Assessing both metallic and composite structures
* Optimising Finite Element models and conducting Design of Experiments
* Evaluating mechanisms and multi-body dynamics
* Performing crash analysis
Job Requirements
* Degree qualified in a STEM subject
* Proven structural analysis skills with experience in Altair, NASTRAN, or ANSYS
* Experience in static, dynamic, fatigue analysis, and metallic/composite analysis
* Ability to make quick and efficient design assessments
* Self‑motivated and responsible for complex tasks
* Capable of working independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
* Excellent communication skills for effective networking and influence
* Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry
If you have significant experience in structural engineering within the Defence & Security sector and hold security clearance, we encourage you to apply now for this exciting contract opportunity in Stevenage.
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