Structural Analysis Engineer

Luneus

1 year ago

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Role and Responsibilities

Perform, validate and document structural analysis using FEA and hand calculations for composite and metallic component and assemblies.
Work with the design team to iterate concepts using appropriate sizing and optimisation methods to enable a ‘design by analysis’ approach.
Working from high level requirements define analysis and test plans.
Provide practical support to hardware development and testing as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

At least 7 years demonstrable industry experience in the analysis of mass efficient structural parts for high performance applications typified by aerospace, defence and motorsport.
Proficient in one or more industry standard FEA packages (preferably FEMAP-Nastran or Hypermesh-Optistruct)
Ability to use CAD system with an emphasis geometry preparation for analysis.
Proactive and strong team player with excellent communication skills
Adaptable and able to work across multiple concurrent workstreams

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Experience of composite structural analysis for aerospace applications including highly loaded mechanical and adhesively bonded joints.
Working knowledge of linear, non-linear, thermo-elastic, buckling, modal, sinusoidal and random vibration analysis methodologies as applicable to aerospace applications.
Knowledge of composite failure theories and their application to structural analysis
Experience designing and/or analysing COPVs or composite pressure structures.
Experience in design, search, and optimisation workflows for structural development.
Familiarity with industry standards and references (e.g. MIL-HDBK-5/17, ECSS-E-HB-32, NASA-STD-5001, GSFC-STD-7000)
Experience in materials and structural testing, characterisation and allowables development.
Good MS office skills and experience generating technical reports with this toolset.
Basic proficiency with one or more programming languages for the purpose of data processing, E.g. Python, Matlab, Perl, VBA, etc.

Please note this is a 6 month outside IR35 contract working on a launch vehicle.

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