Senior Stress Engineer

Belcan; Derby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking Senior Stress Engineers in Derby or Glasgow to ensure safety and performance of cutting-edge aeroengine technology. Responsibilities include conducting stress analyses, utilizing FEA tools, and collaborating in design teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and proficiency in FEA and fatigue mechanics. This role offers a competitive salary and significant personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Work/life balance

Continuous personal development

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days holiday + BH

24/7 mental health hotline

Discounted gym membership

Access to nutritional advice

Free financial advice service

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in FEA and fatigue/fracture mechanics.
• Familiarity with aeroengine lifing methodologies and service experience data.
• Experience with high-temperature materials and centrifugal stress analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed stress analysis on rotatives like discs, shafts, and blades.
• Utilize FEA tools and classical hand calculations to validate designs.
• Support lifing assessments in compliance with certification standards.
• Collaborate with teams in design, materials, and manufacturing to optimize component performance.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and stress reports.

Skills

FEA proficiency

Fatigue/fracture mechanics

High-temperature materials

Centrifugal stress analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Belcan are looking for Senior Stress Engineers based in either Derby or Glasgow.

Are you a Stress Engineer passionate about ensuring the safety and performance of Gas Turbines and want to work on cutting-edge aeroengine technology?

Come and join Belcan as we are seeking two Stress Engineers to join our team, they will specialise in the structural integrity of rotating components within gas turbines. This role is critical in supporting the design and certification of high-performance rotative aeroengine parts under extreme operating conditions. This is for work on new Gas Turbine technology for future aeroengine platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed stress analysis (static, fatigue, creep, vibration) on rotatives such as discs, shafts, and blades.
• Utilize FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS) and classical hand calculations to validate designs.
• Support lifing assessments and damage tolerance evaluations in compliance with FAR/EASA certification standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, materials, and manufacturing to optimize component performance.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and stress reports for internal and external stakeholders, including airworthiness authorities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with a focus on rotating machinery.
• Strong proficiency in FEA and fatigue/fracture mechanics.
• Familiarity with aeroengine lifing methodologies and service experience data.
• Experience with high-temperature materials and centrifugal stress analysis.

What's in it for you if you join?

We offer a competitive base salary, work/life balance, continuous personal development and training, pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days of holiday + BH, 24/7 mental health hotline / online GP, discounted gym membership, virtual physio / gym classes, access to nutritional advice, discounted eye care, and free financial advice service. EV salary sacrifice car scheme. You'll also be joining a supportive team that values your contributions and is committed to your professional growth.

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.