Senior Engineer Fea

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, driven by collaboration and curiosity. Power Solutions, a segment within Aker Solutions, is at the forefront of exploring new markets. Building on our product development and fabrication expertise from subsea oil & gas history, we are now further expanding our ambitions into the growing defense market. We are looking for a Senior Engineer FEA to join our Power & Controls Engineering department in Tranby . The offices are centrally located 10 minutes from Drammen and 30 minutes from Oslo. In this role, you will take a senior specialist position within mechanical and structural analysis, contributing advanced FEA competence to defense projects and supporting robust, safe, and well‑documented design decisions in a regulated environment. What will you be doing? Provide senior mechanical and structural finite element analysis (FEA) expertise for machine components and assemblies Acts as a technical authority within analysis, ensuring designs meet strength, fatigue, dynamic, and safety requirements for defense and serial production Contribute to the development and delivery of mechanical and structural detail concepts Develop optimal design solutions in close collaboration with the project team Perform and lead advanced mechanical FEA of machine components and structures Verify designs against mechanical, safety, and relevant regulatory requirements Define modelling strategies, load cases, and assumptions for complex analyses Produce, review, and maintain clear and traceable analysis reports supporting design decisions Support design reviews, qualification activities, and technical risk‑reduction initiatives Collaborate closely with mechanical design, systems, and manufacturing teams. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers within the analysis discipline We think you should have: Higher education within Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Typically 3+ years of experience with mechanical and structural FEA Strong core competence within structural mechanics, fatigue, dynamics, and machine components Experience with advanced FEA methodologies and tools (e.g. Abaqus or similar) A structured, analytical, and quality‑oriented working style Ability to communicate complex technical results clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Fluency in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken Experience from defense or a serial production environment is an advantage The role may involve projects where security clearance is required What we offer: At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally. Some of them are: Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive pension, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future. Well-being: Enjoy access to free fitness facilities, sport groups and equipment rental, and a variety of cabins for rent. Remote work flexibility: Work from home up to two days per week, offering you the convenience and work/life balance you need. Professional development and strong career opportunities , including continuous skills development through internal and external learning as part of a new and growing defense area. Vibrant Young Professional network: Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young Solutioneers. Central location: Conveniently located with easy access to both Drammen and Oslo. Parking facilities: Free parking with access to electric vehicle charging stations. Interested? If this sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you! Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted during the application period. Please note that first interviews are planned for mid‑August. Candidates are encouraged to apply without delay. Application dedline: 24th of August 2026 If you have questions about the position, please contact: Magdalena Matuszyk, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, Email: [email protected], Phone: (+47) 41 29 70 19 NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services. Please note, background checks are conducted as part of our recruitment process on all final candidates for all roles. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, some positions may involve access to systems and information of a sensitive nature. In such cases, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and project and/or customer requirements, an enhanced due diligence process may be conducted for releva