Senior Structures Engineer

Job Title Senior Structures Engineer

Job Location Warton – On site – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary £ 51,772+ DOE

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description

As a Senior Structures Engineer, you will apply your expertise in structural sizing, analysis and finite element methods to support the development and assurance of structural designs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will define and deliver complex engineering analysis activities, ensuring structures meet relevant certification, airworthiness and project requirements through a combination of finite element analysis, hand calculations and specialist engineering tools.

You will provide technical leadership within the structures discipline, mentoring and developing less experienced engineers while fostering effective collaboration with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role also includes conducting fatigue and damage tolerance assessments, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring high quality engineering outputs are delivered across the project lifecycle.

Core Duties

• Lead and deliver structural engineering analysis activities, defining work packages and coordinating analysis tasks across the team
• Perform structural sizing, finite element analysis, hand calculations and software-based assessments to demonstrate compliance with certification and project requirements
• Conduct fatigue and damage tolerance analyses, providing sound engineering judgement and robust technical recommendations
• Mentor and develop less experienced engineers, sharing knowledge and strengthening capability across the Structures discipline
• Collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and maintain efficient ways of working
• Produce clear technical reports and presentations, tailoring complex engineering information to a range of audiences
• Apply strong stakeholder management skills to integrate activities across multiple teams and disciplines

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience across multiple roles within Design and/or Structures Engineering, with a strong appreciation of related engineering disciplines
• Experience leading and integrating activities across diverse teams and stakeholders
• Proven ability to communicate technical information effectively through high-quality reports, presentations and engineering documentation
• Experience in structural analysis, including finite element analysis, structural sizing, fatigue and damage tolerance assessment

The Structural Analysis team

As part of our growing Structural Analysis team, you will support the development of world-leading fast jet programmes. The team provides specialist expertise in aircraft structural analysis across metallic and composite structures, using techniques ranging from traditional hand calculations to advanced finite element analysis, while supporting and developing junior engineers.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. 

A place where everyone can thrive.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 4th September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.