Aircraft R&T Stress Engineer

Belcan; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Static Stress Engineer to support Research and Technology projects. Candidates should possess a strong background in composite materials and aircraft stress analysis, with proficiency in Nastran and Patran. This contract role will involve critical analysis and autonomous working on innovative designs in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an aircraft stress engineer analyzing primary composite structures.
• Experience with linear and non-linear finite element analysis.
• Ability to assess structural problems autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide stressing support for novel wing stringer concept.
• Conduct 3 point bending analysis and continuous beam analysis.
• Analyze buckling with transverse shear effect and thermal cracking risk.

Skills

Aircraft stress analysis

Composite materials expertise

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Tools

Nastran

Patran

HyperMesh

ISAMI analysis suite

Job description

Belcan are looking for an experienced senior static stress engineer, with a proven background in composite materials, to support their Research and Technology projects. This is a Contract role.

Candidates must have the current Right to work in the UK

The task will involve early concept phase, sizing assessments, test specimen analysis and trade studies. The individual will need to be confident whilst working independently and capable of maintaining programme time-scales.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Stressing support to novel wing stringer concept

• 3 point bending analysis
• Continuous beam analysis
• Buckling with transverse shear effect
• Thermal cracking risk

Experience and minimum qualifications required

• Proven experience working as an aircraft stress engineer involved in the analysis of primary composite structures using a broad range of standard hand and computational methods, including ISAMI analysis suite
• Experience in linear finite element analysis (Nastran and Patran / HyperMesh)
• A good understanding of aircraft production methods and processes
• An ability to rapidly and confidently assess structural problems and to provide the appropriate direction and guidance to team members
• A self-motivated individual who is able to work with autonomy, with little direction from the project lead
• Strong communication skills: oral, slides, report writing, and a pro-active approach to problem solving

Preferred but not essential:

• Previous experience in a research and development environment
• Experience in non linear finite element analysis (ABAQUS)
• Experience using 3DX - particularly "Design Model to FEM" conversion capability

Candidates must have the current Right to work in the UK

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan