Senior Structures Engineer | Bournemouth | Up to £65,000

Are you a Senior Structures Engineer who thrives on technical ownership and seeing designs through from concept to certification?This is an opportunity for a Senior Structures Engineer to work in a high-pressure, regulated environment where precision, accountability and engineering judgement are genuinely valued.If you enjoy complex problem-solving and being trusted to deliver critical stress analysis work, this Senior Structures Engineer role will keep you fully engaged.

As a Senior Structures Engineer, you will benefit from:

• A high level of autonomy and trust in your technical decisions
• Exposure to complex, safety-critical engineering projects
• Involvement across the full product lifecycle, from design through to certification
• A technically strong environment with clear engineering standards
• Opportunities to influence design intent and structural integrity outcomes
• A stable, long-term role within a well-established engineering function

As a Senior Structures Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Producing and maintaining detailed finite element models for structural analysis
• Creating high-quality stress and structural documentation to required standards
• Delivering structural design solutions that meet applicable airworthiness requirements
• Supporting Type Certification activities through robust analysis and reporting
• Reviewing and approving design drawing packages in line with delegated authority
• Providing clear progress updates to senior engineering stakeholders

As a Senior Structures Engineer, your experience will include:

• Significant experience in aircraft structures or complex mechanical structures design
• Strong capability in hand calculations and finite element analysis techniques
• Working knowledge of EASA and FAA airworthiness requirements
• Proficiency with finite element modelling tools and CAD systems
• A Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering
• A methodical, detail-focused approach with the ability to take work through to closure

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Structures Engineer, this role offers the chance to make a genuine technical impact. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Marshall at Rubicon for more information.