Structural Analysis Software Engineer

ALTEN Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the East Midlands is seeking a Structural Analysis Software Engineer to develop software for structural assessments and enhance design processes. Candidates should hold a degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering and have proficiency in programming languages like Python and Fortran. This role offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a chance to work on exciting engineering projects.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in software development or scripting for engineering problems.
• Proven experience in developing software for engineering or scientific applications.
• Strong understanding of mechanical or structural engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications for structural assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure tools meet design requirements.
• Support design optimisation processes.

Skills

Software development

Python

Fortran

Numerical analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Overview

You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a skilled Structural Analysis Software Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team supporting the design and assessment of complex mechanical components. You will develop, maintain, and enhance software tools that enable rapid structural analysis, design optimisation, and component substantiation, working closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Your main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications to perform structural assessments and component evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure tools meet design and analysis requirements.
• Support design optimisation processes through efficient and accurate analysis software.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of calculation templates, scripts, and subroutines to automate structural assessments.
• Assist in integrating software tools into the broader engineering workflow to improve productivity and consistency.

Who are we looking for?

A technically confident engineer who enjoys developing software to solve real-world structural challenges. You should be collaborative, proactive, and capable of turning complex engineering requirements into practical, automated solutions that enhance team efficiency and product quality.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• Result-oriented
• Proactive

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in software development or scripting applied to engineering problems.
• Proven experience in developing software for engineering or scientific applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Fortran, or similar.
• Experience working with numerical analysis, modelling, or simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical or structural engineering principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to workflow improvements.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We\'re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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