Senior/Principal Structural Analysis Engineer – Aerospace- Permanent role- circa £75,000 DOE
Location: Bristol, UK – Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week on-site)
Shape the Future of Aerospace
Are you an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer looking for your next challenge? Want to work on some of the most innovative tech out there?
Join a growing aerospace engineering team working on mission-critical technology across Defence, Security and Space. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to manufacturing and structural testing.
This is a hands‑on role where your analysis will directly influence the design and performance of cutting‑edge aerospace structures.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carry out static strength analysis of metallic and composite aerospace structures.
- Build, run and post‑process FEA models using tools such as Nastran, ANSYS and Altair.
- Analyse components, sub‑assemblies and full‑airframe load cases.
- Produce high-quality stress reports and structural substantiation.
- Support structural testing, including predictions and correlation of test results.
- Apply industry‑standard methods and references including Roark, Niu, Bruhn, MMPDS and ESDU.
- Work closely with design, manufacturing, test teams, customers and suppliers.
- Plan and manage your own workload, estimates and delivery timescales.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
- Relevant structural analysis experience.
- Experience or familiarity with FEA and CAD tools.
- Working knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
- Understanding of fatigue and damage tolerance principles.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive approach and the ability to take ownership of your work.
- Experience as key signatory or wanting to move into this level of role.
Why Join?
You’ll be joining a talented team where you can develop your technical expertise while working on technology that has a real‑world impact.
On offer:
- Competitive salary + discretionary annual bonus
- Pension contribution of up to 10%
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Private Medical Insurance and wellbeing support
- Flexible hybrid working from our Bristol office
- Strong career development and professional growth opportunities
- Regular team and social events
- Opportunities for UK and international travel
- The chance to work across Defence, Security and Space
Important Information
Due to the nature of the projects, applicants must be eligible for and willing to undergo UK SC Security Clearance.
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