Principal FEA Engineer

Principal FEA Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

• Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
• Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• Key Skills: Composites engineering, Structural verification and validation, Composite-to-metal interfaces, Structural design codes (Maritime/Civil), Mechanical/Structural analysis,.
• We are seeking a Principal FEA Engineer to lead multidisciplinary work streams and guide engineering teams in the delivery of a high-profile, multi-year maritime defence project.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

• Design documentation, and approve work packages and drawings.
• Review FEA models, technical reports.
• Coordinate engineering activities, applying technical expertise and sound judgement to deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.