Principal Engineer - Analysis
BAE Systems
Principal Engineer - Analysis
Salary Not Specified
BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 1be92b15b6d346fbb1a8f7e029fb075a
Full Job Description
- Conduct full range of Finite Element Analysis; from model creation through results post-processing to results interpretation and formal report writing
- Carry out assessments against design codes
- Propose suitable design solutions
- Checking and reviewing analysis by others, both internal and external
- Act as intelligent customer for analysis and assessment tasks
- Support design reviews
- Support the substantiation and analysis manager
- Interact with and support wider Site Engineering Function as well as other parts of the business, You will be joining an ever-expanding team with some great development opportunities both in the technical and managerial streams. Native to the team, there are opportunities to get involved in finite element analysis and simulation using the latest cutting edge tools and techniques supporting the design substantiation and safety justification of a variety of assets and facilities spanning mechanical, civil and structural, and electrical. This also involves regular interaction and joint working with the Engineering Authority, Site Specialist Engineers, Site Safety Case, as well as Boat Services and Boat Build functions delivering an exceptionally varied and diverse scope. This interaction offers plenty of development opportunities.
Experience in conducting complex Finite Element Analyses and interpretation of results - Experience working in a highly regulated industry (Nuclear, Oil & Gas, etc)
- Ability to carry out hand calculations
- Technical report writing
- Team player
- Degree qualified in a STEM subject
- Chartered engineer status and professional body membership
- Use of ANSYS, ABAQUS and LS-DYNA
- A robust understanding of the use, capabilities, and limitations of FEA methods
- Use of MathCAD for hand calculations
- Experience in linear, non-linear analysis and assessment, including seismic (response spectrum and time history analysis)
Whether you are an experienced Principal Engineer or an aspiring Senior Engineer, there could be an exciting and fulfilling opportunity waiting for you at the Nuclear Substantiation and Analysis team - SEA (DDC) at BAE Systems. Apply today to see how far you can go.
Desirable:
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Salary: Competitive, You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.