Structural Simulation Engineer

7 days ago

Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom Kleboe Jardine Ltd Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

About the Organisation

This opportunity is with a highly specialised engineering consultancy operating at the leading edge of
structural dynamics, impact, blast and extreme load simulation
. Their work supports critical infrastructure, defence, and high-reliability engineering environments where accuracy truly matters.

You'll join a
small, elite technical team
delivering high-fidelity modelling solutions used directly in real-world decision-making and product development.

The Role

This is a
hands-on numerical simulation role
focused on building and running advanced
finite element and CFD models
for highly dynamic loading scenarios. You will work closely with experienced engineers and software developers to validate models, improve workflows, and support live project delivery.

This role will suit a
Structural, Mechanical or Simulation Engineer
who enjoys applied modelling, problem-solving and technically rigorous work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and run
    FEA and CFD models
    for dynamic events including
    impact, blast and shock
    .
  • Create clean simulation models from
    general arrangements, structural details and reinforcement schedules
    .
  • Work with
    Ansys, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Radioss, Aquas or equivalent solvers
    and associated pre/post-processing tools.
  • Produce
    high-quality meshes
    suitable for transient and explicit analyses.
  • Interpret results and generate
    clear plots, time histories and technical summaries
    .
  • Support troubleshooting and model recreation for internal teams and clients.
  • Collaborate with internal engineers to
    test new simulation workflows and software features
    .

About You

  • Degree in
    Structural, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Physics or similar
    (MEng or MSc advantageous).
  • Practical experience using
    FEA tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, LS-DYNA or equivalent
    .
  • Comfortable working from
    engineering drawings and technical specifications
    .
  • Strong analytical mindset with clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Based in or able to commute to
    Edinburgh, Fife, West Lothian or the wider Central Belt
    .
  • UK national or permanent resident
    (projects subject to security requirements).

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • Postgraduate study in
    structural dynamics, materials, impact or numerical simulation
    .
  • Exposure to
    blast, impact or high-strain-rate modelling
    .
  • Knowledge of
    protective design standards
    .
  • Basic
    scripting, CAD or automation
    to support model build and clean-up.

What's on Offer

  • Technically complex work with
    real-world engineering impact
    .
  • Direct access to
    senior specialists and decision-makers
    .
  • Genuine influence within a
    small, high-performing technical team
    .
  • Hybrid working with a
    coastal Central Belt location
    .
  • Ongoing development in
    advanced simulation methods and workflow innovation

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