Senior Stress Engineer

Belcan; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Pension & life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Continuous training and career development

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking two Senior Stress Engineers to join their Glasgow team. The role involves conducting stress analysis on gas turbine components and supporting performance optimizations. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and strong experience in FEA and fatigue mechanics. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and continuous professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in detailed stress analysis (static, fatigue, creep, vibration).
• Familiarity with aeroengine lifing methodologies and service data.
• Passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed stress analysis on rotating components in gas turbines.
• Validate designs using FEA tools and classical hand calculations.
• Prepare and present technical reports to internal teams and authorities.

Skills

FEA

Fatigue/Fracture Mechanics

High-Temperature Materials

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

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Senior Stress Engineer – Glasgow

Are you a Stress Engineer driven by the challenge of ensuring the safety and performance of gas turbines?

Do you want to work on cutting-edge aeroengine technology that’s shaping the future of aviation?

Belcan is looking for two Senior Stress Engineers to join our Glasgow-based team. You’ll be at the forefront of structural integrity analysis for rotating components in gas turbines—critical work that supports the design and certification of high-performance aeroengine parts under extreme conditions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conducting detailed stress analysis (static, fatigue, creep, vibration) on rotatives like discs, shafts, and blades.
• Using FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS) and classical hand calculations to validate designs.
• Supporting lifing assessments and damage tolerance evaluations to meet FAR/EASA standards.
• Collaborating with design, materials, and manufacturing teams to optimise performance.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports to internal teams and airworthiness authorities.

What You’ll Bring:

• A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in FEA, fatigue/fracture mechanics, and high-temperature materials.
• Familiarity with aeroengine lifing methodologies and service data.
• A passion for solving complex engineering challenges in a high-performance environment.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary + benefits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Pension & life assurance
• Hybrid working options
• Discounted gym membership, eye care, and financial advice
• Continuous training and career development
• A supportive team that values your growth and expertise

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global leader in engineering consultancy and technical services. We support clients across aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security sectors. Our Glasgow team is growing—and we want you to be part of it.

Ready to engineer the future from Glasgow?

Apply now and help us build the next generation of aeroengine technology.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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