Our client, an established defence engineering firm, requires an experienced Principal FEA Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team in Barrow in Furness. Working on cutting‑edge marine systems, this role offers hands‑on experience with high‑performance computing (HPC) systems and advanced CFD tools. Support with relocation costs can be discussed and included in an offer package, subject to HR approval.
Job Title
Principal FEA Engineer
Location
Barrow in Furness – On‑site
Role Type
Permanent
Salary
£60,000 – £65,000 + benefits
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the Stealth Engineering FEA capability.
- Perform detailed FEA simulations to assess structural behaviour and its effect on stealth‑related performance.
- Analyse structure‑borne vibration and fluid‑borne noise characteristics across components and systems.
- Prepare clear technical reports and present findings to design teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure stealth, structural, and safety requirements are fully met.
- Assist in model validation, correlation with physical tests, and refinement of analysis techniques.
Qualifications
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- Experience with FEA software (such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or similar).
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics and finite element principles.
- Ability to interpret results and communicate complex findings in a clear, concise way.
- A methodical approach and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with dynamic, thermal, or coupled analyses.
- Eligibility for SC security clearance and having lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Applicants residing in the UK with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The employer actively promotes a diversity of background, gender, culture, and experiences in the workplace.
#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-08”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Energy Jobline CVL”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__426664246__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=361” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Barrow in Furness” } } }Our client, an established defence engineering firm, requires an experienced Principal FEA Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team in Barrow in Furness. Working on cutting‑edge marine systems, this role offers hands‑on experience with high‑performance computing (HPC) systems and advanced CFD tools. Support with relocation costs can be discussed and included in an offer package, subject to HR approval.
Job Title
Principal FEA Engineer
Location
Barrow in Furness – On‑site
Role Type
Permanent
Salary
£60,000 – £65,000 + benefits
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the Stealth Engineering FEA capability.
- Perform detailed FEA simulations to assess structural behaviour and its effect on stealth‑related performance.
- Analyse structure‑borne vibration and fluid‑borne noise characteristics across components and systems.
- Prepare clear technical reports and present findings to design teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure stealth, structural, and safety requirements are fully met.
- Assist in model validation, correlation with physical tests, and refinement of analysis techniques.
Qualifications
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- Experience with FEA software (such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or similar).
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics and finite element principles.
- Ability to interpret results and communicate complex findings in a clear, concise way.
- A methodical approach and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with dynamic, thermal, or coupled analyses.
- Eligibility for SC security clearance and having lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Applicants residing in the UK with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The employer actively promotes a diversity of background, gender, culture, and experiences in the workplace.
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