Senior Structures Engineer | Bournemouth | Up to £65,000
Are you a Senior Structures Engineer who thrives on technical ownership and seeing designs through from concept to certification?
This is an opportunity for a Senior Structures Engineer to work in a high‑pressure, regulated environment where precision, accountability and engineering judgement are genuinely valued.
If you enjoy complex problem‑solving and being trusted to deliver critical stress analysis work, this Senior Structures Engineer role will keep you fully engaged.
As a Senior Structures Engineer, you will benefit from:
A high level of autonomy and trust in your technical decisions
Exposure to complex, safety‑critical engineering projects
Involvement across the full product lifecycle, from design through to certification
A technically strong environment with clear engineering standards
Opportunities to influence design intent and structural integrity outcomes
A stable, long‑term role within a well‑established engineering function
As a Senior Structures Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Producing and maintaining detailed finite element models for structural analysis
Creating high‑quality stress and structural documentation to required standards
Delivering structural design solutions that meet applicable airworthiness requirements
Supporting Type Certification activities through robust analysis and reporting
Reviewing and approving design drawing packages in line with delegated authority
Providing clear progress updates to senior engineering stakeholders
As a Senior Structures Engineer, your experience will include:
Significant experience in aircraft structures or complex mechanical structures design
Strong capability in hand calculations and finite element analysis techniques
Working knowledge of EASA and FAA airworthiness requirements
Proficiency with finite element modelling tools and CAD systems
A Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering
A methodical, detail‑focused approach with the ability to take work through to closure
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Structures Engineer, this role offers the chance to make a genuine technical impact. Apply today with an up‑to‑date CV or call Amber Marshall at Rubicon for more information