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Principal FEA Engineer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Job Title: Principal FEA Engineer

Location: Barrow in Furness - On-site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits

Our client, an established defence engineering firm, require an experienced Principal FEA Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team in Barrow in Furness.

Working on cutting-edge marine systems, this role offers hands-on experience with high-performance computing (HPC) systems and advanced CFD tools.

Support with relocation costs can be discussed and included in an offer package, subject to HR approval.

What you'll be doing as Principal FEA Engineer:

You'll lead the development of the Stealth Engineering FEA capability.
You'll Perform detailed FEA simulations to assess structural behaviour and its effect on stealth-related performance.
You'll analyse structure-borne vibration and fluid-borne noise characteristics across components and systems.
You'll prepare clear technical reports and presenting findings to design teams and stakeholders.
You will be collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that stealth, structural, and safety requirements are fully met.
You'll assist in model validation, correlation with physical tests, and refinement of analysis techniques. 

What experience you need to be the successful Principal FEA Engineer:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
Experience with FEA software (such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or similar).
Strong understanding of structural mechanics and finite element principles.
Ability to interpret results and communicate complex findings in a clear, concise way.
A methodical approach and attention to detail.
Familiarity with dynamic, thermal, or coupled analyses. 

Candidates would need to hold British nationality and have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for SC security clearance.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal FEA Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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