Want to work on high-impact naval engineering projects that push the limits of structural analysis?
We’re looking for a Stress Engineer to join our Naval team on a 3-year fixed-term contract, contributing to high-impact defence projects. Reporting to the Mechanical Integrity Leader, you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, solving challenging problems using advanced analytical techniques.
What You'll be doing:
- Analyse components for fatigue, plastic collapse, buckling, ratcheting, rupture, natural frequency, heat transfer.
- Analyse components for loads from shock and operation.
- Assist in weld type definition and check for strength and fatigue.
- Identify deficiencies in design through analysis techniques and propose improvements to features.
- Analyse features and components for safe lifting during build and installation.
- As required, analyse non-customer equipment such as pressure test fixtures.
- Build FE models from CAD assemblies.
- Produce high quality technical reports and presentation material.
- Participate in design reviews, customer presentations and meetings.
What we’re looking for
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Experience of analysis of mechanical components
- Strong working knowledge of FEA tools (ideally ANSYS)
- Understanding of engineering codes (ASME, DNV)
- Knowledge of rotating equipment, turbines preferably
- Ability to work collaboratively and meet tight deadlines
- Proactive mindset with strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is a plus
- Experience in rotordynamics would be an advantage
Why join us?
- Work on cutting-edge naval defence projects
- Collaborate with experienced, multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Exposure to advanced simulation tools and complex systems
- Meaningful, high-responsibility role with visible impact
Please note: This work is undertaken with UK Defence customers which will require any individual applying for the role to hold or be capable of getting SC Level clearance as a UK Passport Holder. Applicants not cleared will not be accepted into the business until this clearance is provided. Dual passport holders are acceptable if the second country is approved by the vetting authority.
Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.
At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Experience analysing mechanical components
- Strong working knowledge of FEA tools (ideally ANSYS)
- Ability to build FE models from CAD assemblies
- Understanding of engineering codes (ASME, DNV)
- Knowledge of rotating equipment/turbines
- Experience in rotordynamics
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards
- Able to produce high-quality technical reports and presentations
- Able to work collaboratively and meet tight deadlines; proactive analytical decision-making
- Hold or be capable of obtaining SC-level security clearance as a UK passport holder
What We Do
Arabelle Solutions is a global provider of nuclear turbine island technology and lifecycle services. It designs, manufactures, installs, maintains, repairs, upgrades and extends the operating life of turbine islands for large nuclear power plants and small modular reactors. Its integrated equipment includes steam turbines, generators, pumps, heat exchangers and control systems, supporting reliable low-carbon electricity generation for customers across multiple countries.
