Trainee Structural Analyst

Trainee Structural Analyst

Would you like to work within our Engineering Analysis team at BAE Systems Land UK? We currently have a vacancy for a Trainee Structural Analyst at our site in Radway Green.

As a Trainee Structural Analyst, you will be responsible for the generation, interrogation and maintenance of models using commercial software to meet the growing needs of the business and customer. Generation of models is required for Strength of Design, product performance assessments, as well as design optimisation and heat transfer analysis.

This entry level role will provide you with a unique opportunity to learn about commercial Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and techniques, as well as acquire specialist knowledge in the field of structural mechanics working across a diverse range of products across the UK Land business. There is a clear career path defined within the team with the possibility of additional support from BAE Systems for candidates to continue their higher education.

Your main responsibilities as a Trainee Structural Analyst will involve:

Maintaining existing database of models and simulations, including learning how to adapt these models to suit present and future requirements

Generating new models using commercial software to fulfil customer and business requirements as and when the need arises

Attending Technical discussion and advisory sessions with other employees and customer representatives

Managing and conducting research tasks negotiated with the customer and business to offer new capabilities to the aforementioned parties

Your skills and qualifications as a Trainee Structural Analyst:

Essential:

Degree/HND/equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Desirable:

Experience of using Finite Element solvers (particularly ABAQUS and LS-Dyna)

Knowledge of programming such as Java, Python, MatLab

Excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications for both technical report writing, and post-processing/presentation of results

What we're looking for in you:

You will be enthusiastic with a real commitment to continual improvement. You will have excellent communication skills with an ability to work as part of a team/autonomously and should be flexible and able to manage priority work with an ability to learn quickly.

Location: Radway Green

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

BAE Systems Land UK

Supporting the Armed Forces with the most advanced combat vehicle and munitions capabilities in the world is one of the most exciting career moves you could make. Join us and be part of a team that gives our customers a strategic edge on the battlefield by designing, manufacturing and maintaining some of their most vital equipment. With major facilities in Cheshire, Monmouthshire, Shropshire and Tyne and Wear our Land UK business employs over 1500 people and has a desire to grow the business, both in the UK and internationally.

We are looking for people with the passion, drive and technical skills to give the best they can every day, to make sure our troops receive only the best. In return, we offer you a role you can be proud of, that lets you grow and develop in the UK's leading defence, aerospace and security company.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.