Structural Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

**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****

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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 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:**

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)
* Experienced in using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software

Desirable

* Knowledge of MatLab, MathCad and Python
* Abaqus FEA software knowledge or a willingness to learn

**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). 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 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:** 29th October 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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