FEA Engineer

Principal FEA Engineer

Location: Remote - UK or selected EU locations Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive

We are recruiting for a highly specialised Principal FEA / Computational Mechanics Engineer to join an advanced engineering organisation developing sophisticated physics-based simulation software.

This is a senior, hands-on technical role for someone with deep expertise in FEA/FEM, computational mechanics and numerical methods, combined with strong scientific software development skills.

You will work on complex engineering problems involving nonlinear structural behaviour, advanced materials and Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI), helping develop the underlying modelling and analysis capability rather than simply using existing commercial simulation tools.

The Role

You will:

Lead technical development across FEA and computational mechanics Develop numerical models for complex structural behaviour Work with nonlinear, anisotropic and advanced material models Contribute to FSI and coupled multiphysics problems Develop and improve numerical methods and algorithms Translate theoretical research into robust C++ software Improve simulation accuracy, robustness and performance Work with complex 3D geometries and coordinate systems Help maintain and modernise an established scientific codebase Influence the longer-term technical and research roadmap

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

Deep knowledge of FEA/FEM and computational mechanics Strong understanding of numerical methods Experience developing FEA, CFD or scientific simulation software Strong C++ programming skills Knowledge of nonlinear structural mechanics and material behaviour An understanding of CFD, FSI or multiphysics Strong mathematical and problem-solving abilityA PhD in FEA, Computational Mechanics, CFD, Applied Mathematics or a related discipline would be highly relevant, although equivalent industrial experience will also be considered.

Experience with composites, anisotropic materials, thin structures, meshing, optimisation, Python/BASH or legacy C++ would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to remain deeply technical, combining research, mathematics, physics and software development while becoming a senior technical authority within the organisation.

Remote working is available in the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Italy or the Netherlands.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK or EU without sponsorship