Structural Engineering Industrial Placement

Job Title - Structural Engineer Industrial Placement

Job Location - Brighton, UK

Job ID - SAS20232401-96072

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Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and enhance your skills as a Structural Engineer in a dynamic industry that is constantly developing and delivering innovative, next-generation capabilities?

At L3Harris in Brighton we are part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. We specialise in high performance electro-mechanical systems and pneumatic technology for airborne weapon carriage release.

As a Structural Engineering Placement, your responsibilities will involve performing hand calculations, FEA and CFD in order to support the Design Team in developing new products that are safe for flight. You will learn how to use hand calculations, FEA and CFD in real-world scenarios, and have a chance to get involved in Stress and Vibration testing to see how those calculations play out in reality.

You will also have the opportunity to assist the design team in developing strong but lightweight components by using structural optimisation techniques.

We also have a dedicated test facility and machine shop on site, so you’ll get to see components that you were involved with being made and tested as well as getting involved with the tests themselves.

This role provides fantastic opportunities to develop skills in technical and professional areas, gain an understanding of working environments and valuable experience whilst making a difference.

What you can expect

• Develop your hand calculation skills in a practical environment using Mathcad and Excel
• Develop your FEA & CFD modelling skills using Ansys
• Learn how to use Solidworks CAD modelling software
• Learn how to write documentation suitable for flight safety certification
• Develop practical tests to verify the accuracy of your hand calculations and FEA
• Get involved with the product development process and see your designs come to life

What you’ll bring

• A minimum of 3 A-Levels (or equivalent qualification) with grades of C or above (including Maths)
• Pursuing a degree in a relevant subject with a predicted final grade of 2:1 or 1st
• The ability to use Solidworks or a similar CAD package
• Some experience with FEA, CFD or both
• A basic understanding of manufacturing techniques (particularly Machining)
• Some practical mechanical experience

Additional benefits

At L3Harris, we value and appreciate everything our people do for us, and offer an attractive package. A few of our benefits are:

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working where possible
• 12pm finish on a Friday
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing schemes

Important to know

Many of our roles require the ability to obtain a security clearance relevant to the country of the position. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and may be subject to government security checks.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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