Permanent role
Based in Ampthill
Offering up to £51,000
Do you have experience with metallic and composite parts?
Do you have experience in MSC Nastran?
Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?
If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you!
As the Senior Structural Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry!
Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance.
You will be involved in:
Developing and validating high‑fidelity finite‑element models for metallic, composite, and hybrid structures
Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal, and fluid‑structure interaction analyses
Performing damage‑tolerance and fatigue assessments
Authoring concise strength‑summary reports and risk assessments that satisfy MoD and customer standards
Translating analysis outcomes into manufacturing instructions and inspection plans
Leading knowledge‑transfer workshops and maintaining model libraries
Championing process improvement through new software, material databases, and automation scripts
Representing the Company at design reviews, client briefings, and external audits
Your skillset may include:
BEng in Mechanical/Aerospace or equivalent
Experience in industrial structural‑analysis experience on metallic and composite parts
Proficient in MSC Nastran and pre‑processors such as Patran, Apex, Simcenter, or ANSA
Experienced in static, dynamic, linear and non‑linear analyses
Skilled in hand‑based stress calculations and fatigue life prediction
Experience modelling aluminium, titanium, steel and high‑strength alloys for both light‑ and heavy‑weight systems
Knowledge of composite lay‑up, ply‑by‑ply modelling, and defect effects
Capable of drafting clear, concise strength‑summary reports and risk assessments
Comfortable working collaboratively with design, manufacturing, testing and quality teams
Skilled in scripting (Python, batch) and use of high‑performance computing to streamline analyses
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!
Senior Structural Engineer
Permanent role
Based in Ampthill
Offering up to £51,000
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission
Salary description
£45000.00 - £51000.00 per year