Engineer – Structural Engineering (Shock & Dynamics) (Hiring Immediately)

**Job title:** Structural Engineer – (Dynamics)

**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:** From £35,802 – depending on skills and experience********

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**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 develop evidence of compliance through written calculations and reports
* Supporting the identification and rapid closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages (i.e. buildproduction issues)
* Supporting in technical development and research activities, methods and acceptance criterion, liaising with industrial partners and external customers as necessary
* Supporting in the development of in-house simulation toolsets

**Your skills and experiences:**

Essential

* 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)

Desirable

* Knowledge of MatLab and Python
* Finite Element Analysis software knowledge or a willingness to learn
* Knowledge of Fluid Structure Interaction

**Benefits:**

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). You will also be given extensive support
to develop your knowledge within the key areas of the Dynamics Team. As an
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. You
will use hand calculation and numerical methods to assess structures and
correlate to test evidence, while also providing structural design guidance to
both internal and external stakeholders at design reviews. You will assist
with department level improvement activities. You will also be given extensive
support to develop your knowledge within the key areas of the Dynamics Team.

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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to
both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that
factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held,
and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the
organisation.

**Closing Date:** 1st 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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