Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Safran UK; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems is seeking a Senior Stress Analysis Engineer in Gloucester. You will lead structural analyses to ensure the safety and performance of aircraft landing gear throughout development and production.

You will combine analytical calculations, FEA, fatigue assessments and test data to support robust engineering decisions, while collaborating with design, test and manufacturing teams. Mentorship and method development are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in structural analysis, including classical stress, fatigue and finite element analysis.
• Experience delivering complex engineering analysis projects and selecting appropriate methods, assumptions and approaches.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, load cases and material data to develop sound engineering solutions.
• Experience combining analysis, testing, manufacturing and design information to support evidence-based decisions.
• Background in aerospace, landing gear or a similar complex structural engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to present to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring or guiding other engineers in technical work.
• Knowledge of certification, qualification and regulatory requirements or analysis process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced structural analyses to ensure the integrity of landing gear systems.
• Deliver structural assessments using analytical methods, FEA and fatigue evaluations.
• Collaborate with Design, Test, Manufacturing and Programme teams to influence decisions.
• Mentor colleagues and help develop engineering methods and tools.

Skills

Stress

Fatigue

Strain

FEA

Loads

Structural

1st principles

Hand calculations

Testing

Mechanical

Job description

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Gloucester

Hybrid

Skills: Stress, Fatigue, Strain, FEA, Loads, Structural, 1st principals, Hand calculations, Testing, Mechancial

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, supporting everything from commercial air travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise spans the complete product lifecycle, from Design and R&T through manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems.

Your Role

As a Senior Stress Analysis Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity, safety and performance of aircraft landing gear systems. Working on complex engineering challenges, you'll lead analysis activities that support product development, qualification, production and continued airworthiness throughout the lifecycle of our products.

You’ll be responsible for delivering advanced structural assessments, combining analytical calculations, finite element analysis, fatigue assessments, material data and test evidence to make robust engineering recommendations. Working closely with Design, Test, Manufacturing and Programme teams, you’ll influence technical decisions, support product development and help solve some of the aerospace industry's most challenging engineering problems.

You’ll also mentor and support colleagues, contribute to the development of engineering methods and tools, and help drive continuous improvement across the analysis function.

What You'll Bring

• Strong practical experience in structural analysis, including classical stress, fatigue and finite element analysis techniques. Essential


• Experience delivering complex engineering analysis projects and selecting appropriate methods, assumptions and approaches. Essential


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, load cases, material data and technical specifications to develop sound engineering solutions. Essential


• Experience combining analysis, testing, manufacturing and design information to support evidence-based engineering decisions. Essential


• Background in aerospace, landing gear or another complex structural engineering environment. Essential


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical recommendations to a range of stakeholders. Essential


• Experience mentoring, coaching or providing technical guidance to other engineers. Desirable


• Knowledge of certification, qualification, regulatory requirements or analysis process improvement activities. Desirable