Important Notice: Due to security restrictions, we can only consider Sole UK nationals for this role.
Position: Principal Stress Engineer
* Location: Basildon (Hybrid)
* Rate: £55ph (Inside IR35)
* Contract Duration: 6 month contract (min)
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting stress analysis, communicating the results, and advising on all aspects of structural engineering activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance, and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
* Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per Leonardo UK requirements.
* Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form, and function of the product.
* Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex products using Siemens NX.
* Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired product requirements.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards).
* Act as the point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.
Technical Requirements:
* Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment).
* Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land-based and airborne equipment.
* Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques.
This is a hybrid role, based from our Basildon site. The location of working; on-site or home-based, will be determined by Project and Security classification.
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