Principal Stress Engineer (contract)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Stress Engineer to join their team in Basildon. This exciting role involves conducting stress analysis and advising on structural engineering activities for complex products. The successful candidate will utilize finite element techniques and classical hand calculations to ensure designs meet regulatory and customer requirements. This hybrid position allows for flexibility while working on impactful projects. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant contribution in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stress analysis and finite element techniques.
• Strong understanding of mechanical designs and structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyse mechanical designs for strength and performance using finite element techniques.
• Generate finite element models and ensure compliance with standards.
• Advise on mechanical structural designs throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Stress Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Classical Hand Calculations

Structural Engineering

Material Properties Understanding

Tools

Siemens NX

Nastran

Job description

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Principal Stress Engineer (contract), Basildon

Client: CBSbutler

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Principal Stress Engineer

• Location: Basildon (Hybrid - 1 day p/w on site)
• Duration: 6 months minimum contract

Note: We can only consider Sole UK nationals for this role due to security restrictions.

The successful candidate will conduct Stress Analysis, communicate results, and advise on all aspects of Structural Engineering activities.

Responsibilities:

• 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 UK requirements.
• Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material properties and product design.
• Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex products using Siemens NX.
• Advise on developing mechanical structural designs to meet product requirements.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and contractual standards (military/civil standards).
• Serve as the point of contact for assigned projects, advising on stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in classical hand calculation techniques for static, dynamic, and fatigue assessments (Land, Naval, or Airborne equipment).
• Experience with environmental test methods for design verification and design certification for land-based and airborne equipment.
• Proven experience with Finite Element Analysis software tools, preferably Siemens NX/Nastran.

This role is hybrid, based at our Basildon site. Work location (on-site or remote) will depend on the project and security classification.