Overview
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Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow, we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Structural Analysis Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Structural Analysis Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and innovation of advanced engineering projects through detailed structural analysis.
Day-to-day, you’ll use advanced computational tools and analytical techniques to evaluate and validate complex structures, collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams, and helping to bring innovative aerospace and defence concepts to life.
Responsibilities
* Perform advanced structural analysis using finite element methods and classical techniques to ensure safe and high-performing designs
* Validate and optimise structural designs to support high-energy, high-precision systems and research projects
* Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and scientists to integrate analysis results into practical engineering solutions
* Provide technical guidance to teams, supporting critical design decisions and risk mitigation
* Contribute to conceptual design and feasibility studies, ensuring structural integrity from initial concept through to final validation
* Support innovation by researching and applying new analysis methods and tools
Essential Experience
* Extensive experience in structural analysis and computational modelling
* Strong experience with ABAQUS; familiarity with other high-end simulation tools is desirable
* Strong understanding of materials and structural mechanics
* Experience with aerospace or defence-related projects
* Ability to solve complex engineering problems
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Essential Qualifications
* Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or related field
* Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education; provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37.5 hours per week based at Farnborough. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Farnborough
At our Farnborough site, exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability unique in the UK, and our large research and development projects. It is a real hub of creativity, research, and innovation, with talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams, and many more providing future defences for the UK.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. The environment encourages collaboration across backgrounds and disciplines in a diverse and inclusive culture.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* Armed Forces Covenant support and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
* Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Recruitment Notes
Many roles are subject to national security vetting; applicants who already hold appropriate level of vetting may transfer it upon appointment. Some roles are subject to additional restrictions; nationality factors may affect eligibility.
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