FEA/Aircraft Stress Analysis Engineer - Hybrid/Bristol - 12 month

Empiric Solutions; Scotland; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a junior/mid experienced FEA/Aircraft Stress Analysis Engineer for a 12-month hybrid role in Bristol. This position involves performing stress analysis on aircraft structures, developing models, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in aircraft stress analysis.
• Strong background in metallic and composite structures.
• Proficiency with MSC Nastran, Patran, and HyperMesh.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis on primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Develop GFEM and DFEM models for structural evaluation.
• Conduct linear and non-linear FEA using industry-standard tools.

Skills

Stress Analysis

Metallic Structures

Composite Structures

FEA

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

MSC Nastran

Patran

HyperMesh

Job description

We're currently looking for an junior/Mid experienced FEA/Aircraft Stress Analysis Engineer to join our client's team on a 12-month contract basis. This is a hybrid role based in Bristol, offering GBP30 per hour (Outside IR35).

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact aircraft structural projects, contributing to the design, analysis, and validation of metallic and composite components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform stress analysis on primary and secondary aircraft structures.

• Develop GFEM and DFEM models for structural evaluation and sizing.

• Conduct linear and non-linear FEA using tools such as MSC Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh.

• Support design modifications and validate them through FEA.

• Prepare and deliver technical documentation and participate in PDR/CDR reviews.

• Ensure compliance with FAR/CAR and other relevant regulations.

• Drive automation and process improvements through Scripting and tool development.

• Provide engineering support on field issues and propose alternative solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in aircraft stress analysis.

• Strong background in metallic and composite structures.

• Proficiency with MSC Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh.

• Expertise in 2D & 3D FE modelling, classical methods, and hand calculations.

• Experience in F&DT analysis.

• Familiarity with Scripting tools such as TCL, VBA, Python.

• Working knowledge of aerospace standards (eg, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier).

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with CAD tools, PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill).

• Familiarity with ISAMI and Airbus toolsets.

• Previous stress signatory experience is a plus

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