Aerospace Stress Engineer: Design lighter, certifiable aircraft

Elite Hire; West of England; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Elite Hire is seeking a Stress Engineer for a client involved in civil/defence aircraft programmes in the United Kingdom. The role covers proving designs are strong, light, and certifiable from concept to in-service support.

You will carry out static and fatigue analysis on metallic and composite structures, conduct hand calculations and FEAs, and prepare stress reports and certification documentation. Collaboration with design teams will optimise weight and strength, while supporting testing

Formación

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• 3+ years in aerospace stress analysis.
• Strong hand-calculation skills and FEA experience.
• Understanding of airworthiness requirements (e.g. CS‑25, Def Stan 00‑970).
• Eligible for UK security clearance (SC) for defence programmes.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out static and fatigue analysis of metallic and composite structures.
• Use hand calculations and FEA (Nastran, Patran, Abaqus or ANSYS).
• Write stress reports and certification documentation.
• Assess design changes, repairs and concessions.
• Work with design teams to optimise structures for weight and strength.
• Support testing and investigate in-service issues.

Conocimientos

Static and fatigue analysis

FEA software (Nastran/Patran/Abaqus/AN

Educación

Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Elite Hire is seeking a Stress Engineer for a client involved in civil/defence aircraft programmes in the United Kingdom. The role covers proving designs are strong, light, and certifiable from concept to in-service support.

You will carry out static and fatigue analysis on metallic and composite structures, conduct hand calculations and FEAs, and prepare stress reports and certification documentation. Collaboration with design teams will optimise weight and strength, while supporting testing