Lead Static Stress Engineer — Aerospace Wing Analysis

Airbus S.A.S.; Otterburn; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Car leasing

Free onsite parking

Technology scheme

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited located at Broughton seeks a Lead Static Stress Engineer to deliver static structural analyses for wing components and assemblies on the A400M and future programs. You will lead technical sign-off, liaise with authorities, and drive digital tooling enhancements across the development lifecycle.

You will work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams, focusing on safety, certification, and continuous improvement while mentoring engineers and coordinating

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with structural analysis background.
• Proficient in static analysis processes and tools.
• Understanding aircraft structural layouts and materials.
• Ability to liaise with technical authorities and stakeholders.
• Interest in developing digital solutions with Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform, approve, or authorise static structural deliverables meeting safety standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve engineering challenges and support manufacturing quality.
• Define and manage technical project scopes, providing guidance to engineers and suppliers.
• Collaborate to integrate automated workflows and optimisation tools into the development lifecycle.
• Drive professional growth of the team and shape the next generation of engineers.

Skills

Static analysis

Python

Aerospace structures

Technical leadership

Education

Engineering degree with Structural Analysis background

Tools

ISAMI

GISEH

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited located at Broughton seeks a Lead Static Stress Engineer to deliver static structural analyses for wing components and assemblies on the A400M and future programs. You will lead technical sign-off, liaise with authorities, and drive digital tooling enhancements across the development lifecycle.

You will work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams, focusing on safety, certification, and continuous improvement while mentoring engineers and coordinating