Job Description

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK\xe2\x80\x99s ultimate deterrent \xe2\x80\x93 Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

AWE currently have great opportunities for Structural FEA and Senior FEA Engineers with varying degrees of experience.

Structural FEA and Senior FEA Engineers

Location \xe2\x80\x93 Reading area

Package \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa335,720 - \xc2\xa365,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Closing date - 8th October 2023

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts \xe2\x80\x93 access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing \xe2\x80\x93 more information available on our careers site
• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)
• Potential opportunities to travel with work for conferences and collaboration

What will you be responsible for?

This role sits within the Engineering Analysis Team who provided FEA services across the entire business and lifecycle of our products. The analysis projects you will work on are challenging and varied and may include:

Linear and non-linear implicit analysis

Dynamic explicit analysis

Dynamic frequency domain analysis

Multi physics coupling inc. FSI

In addition to day-to-day analysis tasks, other responsibilities may include:

Communicating analysis results through production of clear, concise reports & presentations

Applying model V&V techniques whilst adhering to quality assurance procedures

Representing the wider business at national and international conferences

Experienced engineers responsibilities may also include:

• R&D of new and novel techniques in the field of engineering simulation
• Technical leadership and mentoring of junior analysts
• Interacting with stakeholders & translating customer requirements into analysis deliverables

What will you need to be considered?

We\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from individuals with a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or similar). Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial:

Commercial FEA codes, particularly ANSYS, ABAQUS and LS-DYNA

Commercial pre-processors such as Altair HyperMesh and ANSYS Workbench

Testing techniques used to obtain mechanical material property data

Experimentation for the acquisition of model validation data

PLM and CAD systems - Siemens Teamcenter and NX are particularly desirable

Linux based HPC systems and batch submission systems

Use of Python scripting to automate models and analyse data

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

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