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