Principal Engineer- Structural Engineering (Hull & Outfit) Salary: up to £57,500 per annum dependent upon experience
We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Principal Engineer- Structural Engineering (Hull & Outfit). The role will be based in Barrow in Furness but offers the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible working hours. The team is responsible for engineering assessments of the designs in support of build.
Analysis of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and company standards, to support submarine build
Responsible for utilising computer based analytical techniques including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame)
Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes
Supporting a busy environment in utilising your knowledge of the facility and site restrictions applicable to the shipping, handling, alignment and installation of hull units, large equipment, and structures
Responsibility for approvals, checking analysis and outputs
Relocation package if required
Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
Shared Incentive Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary
Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary
Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent / OR HND with extensive years’ experience
Expertise in structural steel analysis
Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER
Working knowledge of ABAQUS (Software) Foran, MathCAD and excel
Previous knowledge in a production environment - experience in a marine production environment advantageous
Previous experience in shipbuilding, offshore, civil industries
You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years
Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.
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