Principal Stress Engineer (contract)

ZipRecruiter; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Stress Engineer to lead stress analysis and structural engineering projects. In this hybrid role, you will analyze mechanical designs for strength and safety, generate finite element models, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Your expertise in classical hand calculations and finite element analysis will be crucial in supporting the development of innovative products. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on engineering solutions that meet stringent requirements while working in a flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stress analysis and structural dynamics.
• Ability to conduct compliance checks against military/civil standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stress analysis and advise on structural engineering activities.
• Generate finite element models and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Stress Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Classical Hand Calculations

Structural Engineering

Material Properties Understanding

Tools

Siemens NX

Nastran

Job description

Job Description

Principal Stress Engineer

• Basildon (Hybrid - 1 day p/w on site)
• £70ph (Umbrella rate, Inside IR35)
• 6 month contract (min)

**Please note, we can only consider Sole UK for this role, due to security restrictions**

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results and advising on all aspects of Structural Engineering activities.

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 UK 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.

Technical Requirements - Principal Stress Engineer

• 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.

This is a hybrid role, based from our Basildon site. The location of working; on-site or home based, will be determined by Project and Security classification