Senior Stress Engineer

Cyient; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace engineering is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to join their team in Bristol. The role involves advanced structural and stress analysis of aircraft components, including both metallic and composite structures. Candidates should have significant experience with FEA, HyperSizer, and relevant aerospace standards. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative aerospace projects and collaborate with diverse engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in aerostructures design and analysis.
• Current or past delegation as Approver or Checker is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of aerospace materials and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage work package execution and ensure delivery aligns with customer requirements.
• Review and finalize concept design, implementing detailed design and development.
• Coordinate with multifunctional teams to prepare drawings for manufacturing.

Skills

Aircraft Structural Design

Advanced Stress Analysis

Composite Structures

FEA

Engineering Calculations

Effective Communication

Tools

HyperSizer

HyperX

Job description

Skills & Experience

• Aircraft Structural Design and Advanced Stress analysis, Airframe Stress Analysis, Composites Analysis, Composite Structures, Engineering calculations in heat transfer and stress analysis, HyperSizer, Metallic Stress Analysis, Static Stress Analysis, Stress Calculations, Stress-Strain Analysis

Description

• 15+ years experience in the analysis of aerostructures design, development, and projects, with hands-on metallic and composite structures analysis using FEA and classical hand analysis methods.
• Current or past Approver or checker delegation is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of aerospace materials, standards & specifications.
• Engineering activities supporting PDR for Wing / Empennage and boom aero structures. Both metallic and composite capabilities required, with experience to perform analysis checks.
• Expertise in Hypersizer, HyperX is mandatory for composites design & optimization.
• Review and finalize concept design, implement detailed design & development, support PDR activities, qualification, and production of composite and metallic components and assemblies.
• Manage work package execution and ensure delivery plans meet customer requirements.
• Define integrated design solutions for new components/assemblies and modifications to existing ones (composites and metallic).
• Optimize design solutions balancing cost, quality, manufacturability, serviceability, and performance.
• Coordinate with multifunctional teams to prepare drawings and engineering data for manufacturing and customer data submittal.
• Effective communication with coworkers, customers, and suppliers.
• Provide modeling, simulation, and prototyping services.

Cyient is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that if you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. Created on 16/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom.