Aerospace Stress Engineer - FEA & Rotating Equipment

ALTEN; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team buildings

Flexible way of working

Job summary

ALTEN in Derby is seeking a Stress Analysis Engineer to support aerospace components and rotating equipment, applying structural analysis and reporting findings to stakeholders. The role focuses on advanced analyses, design validation, and working within a highly technical environment.

You will collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams, utilize ANSYS, LS-DYNA and Abaqus, and contribute to critical assessments while ensuring compliance with project requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in stress analysis, structural analysis, or impact analysis within an aerospace or automotive environment.
• Proficiency with ANSYS for finite element analysis and structural assessments.
• Experience using LS-DYNA for explicit dynamics, impact, or non-linear simulations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, design data, and technical specifications.
• Strong technical reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Typically 4-6 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with Abaqus is advantageous.
• Knowledge of composite material analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress and structural analysis on aerospace components and assemblies.
• Conduct engine and rotating equipment modelling activities using industry-standard analysis tools.
• Assess component performance under static, dynamic, and impact loading conditions.
• Produce technical reports and present findings to engineering stakeholders.
• Participate in engineering reviews and provide recommendations to support design decisions.
• Ensure analysis activities are completed in accordance with project and industry requirements.

Skills

Stress analysis

Structural analysis

Impact analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

Abaqus

Job description

ALTEN in Derby is seeking a Stress Analysis Engineer to support aerospace components and rotating equipment, applying structural analysis and reporting findings to stakeholders. The role focuses on advanced analyses, design validation, and working within a highly technical environment.

You will collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams, utilize ANSYS, LS-DYNA and Abaqus, and contribute to critical assessments while ensuring compliance with project requirements and quality standards.