Senior Structural Engineer

Job description / Role

What you'll be doing:

• Analysis and Design of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build
• You will utilise your knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that used within BAE Systems i.e., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance
• Competent in computer based analytical techniques including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame)
• Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures, Modules and Components
• Supporting a busy environment in utilising your knowledge of the facility and site restrictions applicable to the shipping, handling, alignment and installation of hull units, large equipment, and structures
• Supporting towards production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands


Benefits:

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.

The Specialist Structures Department team:

• As a Senior Engineer, you will be working with a dual function team (design and engineers) consisting of 14 people at various seniority levels (S3, S4, S5). The team is responsible for engineering assessments of the designs in support of build.
• You will be working in conjunction with design to produce equipment and/or support operation in production to produce safety-critical equipment.
• We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent / OR HND with extensive years? experience Civil/Mechanical/Structural Based
• Experience in undertaking Hand Analysis and Design Techniques including Report Writing
• Understanding of the use of Eurocodes and British Standards
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER
• Working knowledge of ABAQUS (Software), S-Frame, Foran, MathCAD and excel
• Member of Professional Institution ? IMechE, ICE, IStructE. Incorporated Engineer IEng Status or Working towards Incorporated Status with the aim of progressing to Chartered Engineer CEng Status

Desirable

• Previous knowledge in a production environment ? experience in a marine production environment advantageous

About the Company

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of around 107,000 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.