×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Lead FEM Engineer

Job in Filton, North Fringe of Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS347, England, UK
Listing for: Line Up Aviation
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40 - 52 GBP Hourly GBP 40.00 52.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Filton

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Lead FEM Engineer on an initial 13
-month contract. The Lead FEM Engineer will be responsible for the definition and delivery of FE loads strategy and enablement in support of Wing design solutions and the development and deployment of innovative FE simulation and digital projects within the transnational DDMS framework answering complex challenges in a multifunctional context.

Role: Lead FEM Engineer
Pay: 46 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Filton
Contract: Monday - Friday 35 hours per week, 13 months
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of GFEM and DFEM projects across all Programmes
  • Analyse and Validate FE and Stress data while proposing design solutions that are optimised in terms of weight, cost, performance and manufacturing requirements
  • Deliver Static and Fatigue enablement to the Wing design teams in line with commitments and internal quality process
  • Deliver new GFEM and DFEM modelling solutions
  • Deliver digital solutions to optimise Wing structure enablement processes fostering collaboration with IA and IG transnational colleagues
  • Define new ways of work in line with the strategy
  • Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capabilities' guidelines
  • Interface and communicate with relevant stakeholders
  • Challenge technical requirements and drive a 'change and simple solutions' mindset

Essential Skills:

  • Educated at degree level in Aerospace Engineering
  • Required professional experience: 5-10 years
  • Knowledge and experience with FEM tools, i.e. Hyperwork, Hypermesh and MSC Nastran
  • FEM Signature delegation is an added advantage
  • Experience with the idealisation of Wing component structure with Finite Element Methodology
  • Knowledge of Airbus policies, methods, and tools to ensure that all analyses align to relevant airworthiness requirements
  • ISAMI competent user is an advantage
  • Knowledge and experience with UNIX based platforms would be appreciated
  • Dynamic individual with great team spirit, ability to clearly communicate concepts and ideas and willingness to develop
  • English at negotiation level, both written and verbal

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to:
Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.

" on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"

Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

Job Posting Language
Employment Category
Education (minimum level)
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary