* Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
* Job Type: Permanent
Job Description
Job Title: Structural Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Circa £50,000 - depending on skills and experience
What you'll be doing:
* Performing simulation and analysis of structures and equipment subjected to dynamic loading
* Providing structural design guidance at design reviews with respect to naval shock load cases
* Following internal procedures and developing evidence of compliance through written calculations and reports
* Undertaking peer review checking activities to approve methods and calculations
* Leading and supporting the identification and rapid closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages
* Leading technical development and research activities, methods and acceptance criterion, liaising with industrial partners and external customers as necessary
* Providing realistic programme status, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plans
* Providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the team
Your skills and experiences:
* Mechanical Engineering Degree (or related STEM degree)
* Understanding of the principles of structural mechanics and dynamics
* Understanding of material strength properties (elastic and plastic properties)
* Experienced in using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software
* Knowledge of MatLab, MathCad and Python
* Abaqus FEA software knowledge or a willingness to learn
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Dynamics team:
The Dynamics Team are responsible for demonstrating a vessel's systems continued functionality after experiencing shock loading caused by Naval Underwater Explosion Events (UNDEX). As a Principal Engineer within the Dynamics department, you will undertake complex simulation and analysis of structures and mounting systems which support and protect vital equipment from high acceleration levels during naval shock events.
We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 12th November 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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