Working as a Structural Analysis Engineer at our Cascina Costa site, you will have the pride of seeing your work on our product ranges, grow from a 3D concept through to installation and flight and you will play a part in the continued growth in our capability for the future.
As part of the Structures Team you will be responsible for developing structural design solutions in collaboration with other engineering departments and key stakeholders, for our wide product range encompassing conventional helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air systems.
Our analysis team supports both the UK and Italian geographies so although based in Italy there is the opportunity to work on our full product range.
What you’ll do as aStructural Analysis Engineer
You’ll be responsible for coordination, creation and delivery of varied and challenging static and dynamic analysis & test activities including airworthiness compliance documentation, concurrently engineered with the collaboration of Design/Analysis/Certification & Qualification/Manufacturing.
Working at a more junior level you would be inserted in the structural team of analysts to reinforce the area capability and growth
What we need from you to be a successful Structural Analysis Engineer
The ability to own problems and provide pragmatic solutions to challenging timescales and budgets
Experience in the analysis of engineering structures
Knowledge in conventional (hand calculation) and numerical (finite element) techniques for static analysis
A working knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance
Knowledge of composite materials and analysis principles
Experience in using MSC NASTRAN
Experience in using Altair HyperMesh (preferable) or Patran (optional)
QualificationsRequirements
Master Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university
Previous proven experience in structural integrity analyses involving structural modelling and static analyses
Good knowledge in structural failure criteria, fatigue analysis, dynamic analysis
Knowledge of CAE tools as MSC Nastran
Basic knowledge of CAD tools (e.g. CATIA)
Good interpersonal and communication skills, Team working and inclusiveness proven capabilities. Clear thinking, diligent approach and task oriented
English and Italian language knowledge, both written and oral.
Seniority:
New Graduate
Primary Location:
IT - Varese - Cascina Costa
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid

Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S.
With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.
In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €17.8 bn, new orders for €20.9 bn and invested €2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.
Stefano Pontecorvo has been the Chairman since 9 May 2023 and Roberto Cingolani has been the CEO and General Manager since 9 May 2023.
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