Principal Structural Engineer
Stevange, Hertfordshire

Our client, a leading entity within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their esteemed Mechanical Analysis Group in Stevenage. This contract role promises to place you at the cutting edge of military systems engineering, working within a team of over fifty engineers.
Key Responsibilities: *Ensuring product performance against key structural requirements
*Carrying out structural analysis using hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods
*Working with the Altair FE toolset, and other FE codes such as NASTRAN or ANSYS
*Engaging in static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis
*Assessing both metallic and composite structures
*Optimising Finite Element models and conducting Design of Experiments
*Evaluating mechanisms and multi-body dynamics
*Performing crash analysis
Job Requirements: *Degree qualified in a STEM subject
*Proven structural analysis skills with experience in Altair, NASTRAN, or ANSYS
*Experience in static, dynamic, fatigue analysis, and metallic/composite analysis
*Ability to make quick and efficient design assessments
*Self-motivated and responsible for complex tasks
*Capable of working independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
*Excellent communication skills for effective networking and influence
*Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry

If you have significant experience in structural engineering within the Defence & Security sector and hold security clearance, we encourage you to apply now for this exciting contract opportunity in Stevenage.