Senior Structural Engineer
Location
ampthill, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Engineering
Posted
May 31, 2026
As the Senior Structural Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing.
Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Developing and validating high‑fidelity finite‑element models for metallic, composite, and hybrid structures
- Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal, and fluid‑structure interaction analyses
- Performing damage‑tolerance and fatigue assessments
- Authoring concise strength‑summary reports and risk assessments that satisfy MoD and customer standards
- Translating analysis outcomes into manufacturing instructions and inspection plans
- Leading knowledge‑transfer workshops and maintaining model libraries
- Championing process improvement through new software, material databases, and automation scripts
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