Senior Stress Engineer - Aerospace Structures Lead

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; Caddington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing defence/aerospace organisation is seeking a Senior Stress Engineer to lead structural analysis activities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive environment to develop advanced solutions. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience with aerospace applications. This role offers an annual performance bonus, pension scheme, paid overtime options, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus (up to ~£2.5k)

Pension scheme with up to 14% combined contributions

Paid overtime options

Up to 15 days of flexi-leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave policies

Strong onsite facilities, including subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Proven ability to scope, plan and deliver diverse structural analysis work packages.
• Strong capability in producing detailed technical reports.
• Experience with composite structural analysis is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis activities for complex aerospace platforms.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across several UK sites.
• Provide mentoring and support to junior engineers.

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Mentorship

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in mechanical/environmental/aerospace engineering or related discipline

Tools

HyperWorks

Job description

A growing defence/aerospace organisation is seeking a Senior Stress Engineer to lead structural analysis activities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive environment to develop advanced solutions. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience with aerospace applications. This role offers an annual performance bonus, pension scheme, paid overtime options, and flexible working arrangements.