Aerospace Structural Analysis Engineer – Hybrid, Bristol

Copello; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid work

Travel opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Copello is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer (Mid, Senior or Principal) for a permanent hybrid role in Bristol. Your work will include static strength analysis of metal and composite aerospace structures and building, running and post-processing FEA models with Nastran, ANSYS and Altair.

You’ll influence design and performance across the full product lifecycle, from concept to testing, collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, testing teams, customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with structural analysis and FEA/CAD tools.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite materials and fatigue/damage tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out static strength analysis of metallic and composite aerospace structures.
• Build, run and post-process FEA models using Nastran, ANSYS and Altair.
• Analyse components, sub-assemblies and full-airframe load cases.
• Produce high-quality stress reports and structural substantiation.
• Support structural testing, including predictions and correlation of test results.
• Apply Roark, Niu, Bruhn, MMPDS and ESDU references.

Skills

FEA

CAD tools

Analytical

Teamwork

Communication

Ownership

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran

ANSYS

Altair

Job description

Copello is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer (Mid, Senior or Principal) for a permanent hybrid role in Bristol. Your work will include static strength analysis of metal and composite aerospace structures and building, running and post-processing FEA models with Nastran, ANSYS and Altair.

You’ll influence design and performance across the full product lifecycle, from concept to testing, collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, testing teams, customers and suppliers.