Mechanical Stress Engineer

Gold Group; Frimley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group seeks a Senior Mechanical Stress/Structural Engineer to lead certification activities for major aircraft modifications, focusing on external fuselage antenna changes on both metallic and composite airframes.

The role requires expert CS-25 Subpart C knowledge, hands-on analysis (hand calcs and FEM), and experience in an EASA Part 21J DOA environment. Onsite Frimley, 12-month contract, with hybrid options after induction.

Qualifications

• Background as a Stress Engineer or Structural Engineer.
• Expert knowledge of EASA CS-25 Subpart C (Structures).
• Primary structures analysis (Static, Fatigue, Damage Tolerance) using FEM and hand calcs.
• Composite experience preferred; metallic experience required.
• Technical writing skills for structural substantiation reports.
• Aerospace experience, CVE in EASA Part 21J environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design analysis using hand calculations and FEM.
• Perform fatigue, damage tolerance, and static structural analysis.
• Carry out drawing reviews and compose compliance/stress reports.
• Support primary structure modification certification activities within an EASA Part 21J / DOA environment.

Skills

Hand Calculations

FEM

Fatigue Analysis

Damage Tolerance

Static Structural Analysis

Drawing Reviews

Compliance / Stress Reports

EASA CS-25 Subpart C

Aerospace Experience

CVE / Part 21J Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Stress / Structural Engineer

Location: Frimley, Camberley (UK)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Working Model: Onsite initially (Frimley); hybrid remote negotiable post initial induction period

Start Date: ASAP

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENT (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Applications will ONLY be considered from Structural or Stress Engineers with expert, hands-on knowledge of EASA CS-25 Subpart C certification requirements for primary structure modifications.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Stress / Structural Engineer to lead certification activities for major commercial aircraft modifications (external fuselage antenna replacements/adjustments on both metallic and composite aircraft).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct design analysis using hand calculations and FEM.
• Perform fatigue, damage tolerance, and static structural analysis.
• Carry out drawing reviews and compose compliance/stress reports.
• Support primary structure modification certification activities within an EASA Part 21J / DOA environment.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Background as a Stress Engineer or Structural Engineer.
• Expert knowledge of EASA CS-25 Subpart C (Structures).
• Primary structures analysis (Static, Fatigue, Damage Tolerance) using FEM and classical hand calcs. Composite experience is strongly preferred (metallic experience required).
• Proven technical writing skills for structural substantiation reports.
• Relevant aerospace experience, ideally with CVE (Compliance Verification Engineer) experience within an EASA Part 21J environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering.