Job Overview:
As a Principal Structural Engineer at BAE Systems, you will play a critical role in the design and development of complex steel structures for our submarines. Your expertise in structural steel analysis and design will be essential in ensuring the safety and performance of these structures.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Leading a dual-function team consisting of 14 people at various seniority levels
* Collaborating with design engineers to produce equipment and/or support operation in production
* Ensuring that designs meet the required safety and performance standards
* Developing and maintaining complex structural models using finite element analysis, CAD modelling, and engineering schematics
* Producing concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements
* Approving and checking analysis and outputs
Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you must possess:
* Engineering degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent experience)
* Civil/Mechanical/Structural-based and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status nearing CEng status
* Expertise in structural steel analysis and design
* Fully conversant in the use of Eurocodes and British Standards
* Competent in reviewing and checking of design outputs
* Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, and knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER
* Working knowledge of ABAQUS (software), S-Frame Foran, MathCAD, and Excel
* Previous knowledge in a production environment; experience in a marine production environment advantageous
What We Offer:
As a valued member of our team, you will receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You will also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work, and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.