Belfast, Northern Ireland
Permanent | Full-time
Competitive Salary + Benefits Visa Sponsorship AvailableThe Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering organisation for an experienced FEA Engineer to support advanced composite structure analysis within a high-profile aerospace programme.This role offers full lifecycle involvement, from design and analysis through to validation and testing, with visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates. Key Responsibilities

Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of composite wing structures and control surfaces
Conduct Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) analysis
Carry out buckling and structural stability assessments
Analyse joints and structural interfaces
Support test definition, validation, and correlation activities
Participate in design reviews (PDR/CDR) and implement technical actions
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (IPTs)
Support verification & validation (V&V) and non-conformance reviews

Requirements

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
Proven experience in FEA / structural analysis
Experience working with composite materials and structures
Strong knowledge of fatigue, damage tolerance, and buckling analysis
Experience with tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or ANSYS
Experience working within engineering design review processes

Desirable

Aerospace industry experience
Experience with wing structures or airframe components
Knowledge of ASTM or aerospace standards
Experience with test correlation and validation

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary package
Visa sponsorship available
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects
Long-term career progression

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