Aerospace Stress Engineer — Ansys/Abaqus Specialist

Rolls-royce; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Stress Engineer to assess mechanical behaviour of engine components using Ansys or Abaqus for static and dynamic conditions. You will develop models, conduct experiments, and ensure designs are robust and meet requirements.

You will deliver technical work packages on schedule, collaborate across disciplines, and provide advisory support to the team while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace/mechanical) required.
• Experience as a Stress Engineer in aerospace environment.
• Working knowledge of gas turbine engines.
• Proficiency with Ansys or Abaqus; MATLAB/Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stress analysis using numerical models and boundary conditions.
• Develop and validate numerical models; compare with performance data.
• Prepare experimental specifications and supervise tests on rigs/engines.
• Analyze test results and interpret against analytical models.
• Deliver defined technical packages within milestones, cost, and quality.
• Act as a technical advisor within the discipline and share knowledge.

Skills

Stress Analysis

Gas turbine engines

Engineering judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Abaqus

MATLAB

Python

VBA

Job description

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Stress Engineer to assess mechanical behaviour of engine components using Ansys or Abaqus for static and dynamic conditions. You will develop models, conduct experiments, and ensure designs are robust and meet requirements.

You will deliver technical work packages on schedule, collaborate across disciplines, and provide advisory support to the team while maintaining high quality standards.