Lead FEM Engineer

Description

Lead FEM Engineer

Location: Filton (hybrid)

Contract: 12‑Month Contract (Inside IR35)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced FEM & Digital Engineer to join a dynamic Wing Engineering environment on a 12‑month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing FE loads strategy, delivering structural enablement, and driving innovative digital and simulation projects within a highly collaborative multifunctional setting.

This position operates at Wing level across multiple major programmes, contributing directly to current and future aircraft wing development.

Why This Contract?

Work at the centre of Wing engineering strategy and development

Apply and develop cutting‑edge numerical simulation techniques

Contribute to the evolution of existing Wing programmes and the Wing of the Future

Influence the development of new digital ways of working within a modern engineering framework

Key Responsibilities

Structural & FE Analysis

Support the development of GFEM and DFEM models across various programmes

Run, analyse, and interpret FE results, validating stress data and offering design solutions optimised for weight, cost, performance, and manufacturability

Deliver static and fatigue analysis enablement in line with required quality standards

Produce and enhance new GFEM and DFEM modelling approachesDigital & Process Innovation

Deliver digital solutions that optimise structural analysis and enablement processes

Contribute to new, modernised ways of work aligned with advanced digital engineering strategies

Challenge existing methods and propose innovative, efficient approachesLeadership & Collaboration

Act as a focal point for FE and digital activities at Wing level, defining priorities, identifying risks, and proposing mitigations

Engage with internal stakeholders across functions and support a collaborative engineering culture

Report operationally to the Engineering Team Leader and functionally to senior engineers and subject matter experts

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

Significant professional experience in FEM and aerospace structures

Strong knowledge of Hyperworks, HyperMesh, and MSC Nastran

Experience with idealisation of Wing structural components using FEM

Understanding of engineering policies, processes, and airworthiness‑aligned analysis standardsDesirable

FEM Signature delegation

Competence with ISAMI

Experience working with UNIX-based platforms

Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge technical requirements and propose improvement

A collaborative team player with a dynamic, proactive attitude

Fluent English at negotiation level (written and verbal)

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This is a unique opportunity to contribute to major aerospace wing development while shaping future digital engineering approaches. If you are an experienced FEM specialist ready for a challenging and rewarding contract, we'd love to hear from you.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Ad ID: 5417773421