Principal Stress Engineer

Morson Edge; Stoke Gifford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in the UK is looking for a Principal Stress Engineer for a 7-month contract. The role involves conducting stress analysis, advising on structural engineering activities, and collaborating with multi-discipline teams. Candidates should have a strong background in finite element analysis, particularly using Siemens NX, and familiarity with classical hand calculation techniques. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring on-site presence up to 4 days a week in Basildon, Bristol, or Southampton.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finite element analysis software tools.
• Application of classical hand calculation techniques for dynamic loading.
• Experience with design verification environmental test methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stress analysis and advise on structural engineering activities.
• Generate finite element models and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Act as a point of contact for assigned projects in the stress analysis domain.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Structural Engineering

Mechanical Design Analysis

Classical hand calculation techniques

Thermo-structural analysis

Tools

Siemens NX

Nastran

IcePak

Job description

7 month contract (initially)

Up to £55.56 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35)

Hybrid working (up to 4 days per week on site where required in either Basildon, Bristol or Southampton as preferred)

Job Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results and advising on all aspects of Structural Engineering activities. The role will involve working with multi-discipline project teams and our Customers across the UK.

What you'll do as a Principal Stress Engineer:

• Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
• Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per company requirements.
• Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product.
• Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex Products using Siemens NX.
• Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired Product Requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards).
• Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Attributes:

Essential:

• Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment).
• Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment.
• Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques.

Desirable:

• An understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
• Experience in the design, analysis and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment.
• Experience in Thermal Analysis techniques and tool sets (IcePak, Siemens NX).
• Experience of manufacturing and joining techniques, engineering material properties.