Stress FEA Engineer

AWE is currently recruiting for multiple Stress FEA Engineers with varying levels of experience to join their Engineering Analysis Team. The Engineering Analysis Team is a world-class, multi-disciplinary team of thermal, structural and blast analysis engineers that provide modelling and simulation expertise to AWE. The team works on interesting and challenging projects at all stages of the weapon's life cycle - from its design and manufacture to its transport, operation, and decommissioning. The team's work underpins continuous-at-sea-deterrence (CASD) and contributes to the security of the nation. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire (RG7 4PR). We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Salary Packages: The below all depend on your suitability, qualifications and level of experience. Graduate Stress Engineer (recent graduates with Bachelors or Masters degree): £30,000 - £45,000 Stress Engineer (graduates with post-graduate experience or a PhD): £38,000 - £57,000 Senior Stress Engineer (experienced engineer with qualifications and/or significant experience in industry): £48,000 - £75,000 Closing date: 29th October 2024 Who Are We Looking For? To be considered for this role, we require the following: A Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline such as Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Technology, Mathematics, Physics. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered. Strong motivation and enthusiasm to work in highly technical and challenging engineering environments. Experience with using any 2D & 3D finite element analysis (FEA) tools (such as ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA) to solve structural and/or thermal engineering problems. Experience using any pre-processors such as Hypermesh, ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus/CAE, etc. to prepare geometry and construct finite element meshes. Strong interpersonal/communication skills, report writing and presentation skills. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas: Complex structural analysis problems, e.g. non-linear geometry/materials, transient explicit dynamics or frequency-domain analysis (modal, harmonic, shock response). Thermal analysis problems, such as transient or steady-state thermal analysis. Multi-physics problems, e.g. fluid-structure interaction or thermal-mechanical stress analysis. Python scripting for automating pre-/post-processing of finite element models and for analysis workflow efficiency. Performing model verification and validation (V&V) activities such as mesh convergence studies, comparison to hand-calculations and experimental tests. Use of Linux-based high-performance computing (HPC) clusters to solve large finite element models. Research and development of novel engineering simulation techniques. Providing technical leadership and leading outreach initiatives with academia and industrial partners. Mentoring junior analysts and reviewing analysis work. Consulting with customers to understand their modelling and simulation requirements and translate these into packages of analysis work. We look forward to receiving your application. If you are a less experienced professional or just starting your engineering career, we encourage you to attach a cover letter. The role offers opportunities to progress a career in the above technical specialisms or into managerial positions. The team has a very supportive culture that strongly encourages continuous development and provides training for our analysts all the way through their career. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Important things you need to know: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. #LI-KT