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Rocket Motor Stress Analyst /Engineer - Worcestershire, West Mi

Rocket Motor Stress Analyst /Engineer - Worcestershire, West Midlands UK

**This is a permanent role but a contractor would be considered for a 3-6 month role whilst the company look to fill this critical position with a permanent employee.

Our client is international and highly regarded defence engineering company specialising in the design, development and manufacture of a large range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles and munitions.

The company is formed by the merger of several leading companies in this area and their renowned expertise covers the full range of propulsion technology needed to comply with the most advanced requirements.

With over 700 staff employed across Europe our client combines a multinational background and expertise in design, development and mass production of rocket motors, propulsion units, pyromechanisms and gas generators, providing its customers with the most appropriate solutions.

Due to increased workload they are currently looking for a stress analyst / engineer to work on a variety of new and existing projects from their office in Worcestershire.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as part of a team and on all phases of the project life cycle including initial concept design, full scale development, production and in-service customer support.

Specific responsibility will include stress analysis of the entire rocket motor structure which consists of a pressure vessel containing a propellant charge and related components such as the nozzle.

The pressure vessel can take several forms ranging from a traditional monolithic metallic structure to a composite structure comprising several metallic and polymeric components adhesively bonded together. The propellant charge comprises a polymeric material with non linear visco-elastic properties which are characterised in our own laboratories for use in finite element analysis.

Both traditional analytical and advanced finite elements stressing methods are used to determine failure modes, failure loads and safety factors. Implicit within the stress analysis is the thermal analysis to determine the component temperatures.

Analysis if often verified by structural testing. Static testing is conducted in our own structural test facility where combined pressure, bending and torsional loads are applied across a wide temperature range. Fatigue testing is conducted by external sub-contractors.

Stress analysis of specialist tooling is also conducted covering all stages of manufacture, assembly and testing.

All aspects of the stress analysis are documented and form a key part of the certification process. This includes the compilation of a formal structural design record and presentation of the results to our client's customers and government representatives.

Opportunities will exist to take part in other aspects of rocket motor design and development for candidates who may wish to develop their careers in new directions.

Requirements

Ideally candidates should have experience and knowledge of the following:

" Traditional analytical stressing methods, e.g. pressure vessels.
" Finite element analysis methods and software, e.g. Abaqus.
" Metallic, polymeric and composite material behaviour and properties.
" Stress analysis of joints especially adhesively bonded joints.
" Mechanical test methods, e.g. tensile, peel, dynamic mechanical analysis.
" Structural testing including specifications, analysis and reporting.
" Aerospace and defence standards.

Candidates who do not have all the above experience and knowledge but who are willing to learn will also be considered.

The candidates should have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment.

The candidates will also benefit from holding an authorized clearance to work on MOD contracts.

Additional Information:

* Would consider a Contractor for 3 - 6 months whilst looking for permanent employee

*Salary and Additional Benefits:
-Up to £35 - £40k depending on experience.
-Free Parking
-Subsidised canteen
-Holidays: 25 + statutory days per annum pro-rata
-Hours of Work: 37 hour working week
Monday-Thursday 08.00-16.30 (30 mins lunch daily 12.00-12.30)
Friday 08.00-13.00 (no lunch)

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role please apply now or send your CV to jenna.beard@serl.co.uk
- Jenna Beard Defence & Aerospace Recruitment Consultant
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