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About them
International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.
About the role
Do you possess skills in the analysis of mechanical structures? Come join them and be a part of the Team developing the next generation of leading edge Defence products within Land, Naval, Seeker and Space domains as a Principal Stress Engineer.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results and advising on all aspects of Structural Engineering activities. The role will involve working with multi-discipline project teams and our Customers across the UK.
What you’ll do as a Principal Stress Engineer:
- Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
- Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and aerospace materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product.
- Take ownership of all stress related activities for particular projects through all stages of the product lifecycle for concept to production and beyond.
- Technical stress authority and signatory for document approval.
- Develop and maintain common processes and procedures relating to stress engineering activities.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards).
- Line of Business lead and point of contact for projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.
- Liaise with other UK sites to maintain a consistent approach to stress engineering.
- Supply support and guidance to more junior members of the Mechanical Team.
Essential skills you'll need:
- The candidate should have obtained a degree qualification in a relevant engineering or science based course – Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or Aeronautical Engineering.
- The candidate will have proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques.
- Working evidence on the application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions, fatigue and fracture 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.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence the direction of both internal and external customers.
- A proven problem solver with a practical, pragmatic approach.
- Ability to take ownership of work packages, planning and scheduling own workload and the work of others.
Desirable:
- Professional recognition as a Chartered Engineer and full membership of a relevant engineering institution (e.g. IMechE) is preferred.
- It is advantageous for the candidate to have experience in the design, development and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment.
- Experience of manufacturing and joining techniques, engineering material properties.
- Experience in Thermal Analysis techniques and tool sets (IcePak, Siemens NX).
- An understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
- The knowledge and experience to progress and become an approved signatory for airworthiness / structural integrity and a named individual on the UK Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS).
This position is a fully onsite one, with 5 days per week at the office in Basildon, UK.