Senior Stress Engineer - Electric Propulsion Systems

Evolito Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito Ltd. seeks a Senior Stress Analysis Engineer to develop and apply FEA and hand calculations for electric propulsion unit assemblies, ensuring designs meet performance, weight and manufacturability targets.

You will lead vibration analyses, fatigue evaluations, and material selections while steering testing and validation activities across supplier and customer interfaces. You will guide junior engineers, propose robust design solutions, and contribute to DFMEAs and other quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electromechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in design and development environment.
• Experience with electric machines or rotational/complex components.
• Strong design optimisation focusing on strength, weight and manufacturability.
• Experience with aerospace materials and processing.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Experience with aerospace certification programs.
• Experience with rotor dynamics and vibration analyses.
• Composite materials evaluation techniques, both simulation and physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA and hand calculations for structural assessment of EPU assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Assess results against customer specifications and draw sound conclusions.
• Carry out vibration analysis to assess dynamic performance of the design.
• Conduct fatigue evaluation based on FEA results.
• Use FEA optimisation tools to derive solutions based on strength, mass reduction and manufacturability.
• Support and develop junior Stress engineers.
• Drive and manage test work that will validate the analysis.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers on design and development issues; resolve to optimal solution.
• Write specifications and reports as required through the product lifecycle, using a structured problem-solving approach.

Skills

FEA analysis

Vibration analysis

Fatigue evaluation

Design optimisation

Rotor dynamics

Composite materials

Material properties

Stakeholder liaison

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electromechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

FEA software

Vibration testing equipment

Rotor dynamics tools

Job description

Evolito Ltd. seeks a Senior Stress Analysis Engineer to develop and apply FEA and hand calculations for electric propulsion unit assemblies, ensuring designs meet performance, weight and manufacturability targets.

You will lead vibration analyses, fatigue evaluations, and material selections while steering testing and validation activities across supplier and customer interfaces. You will guide junior engineers, propose robust design solutions, and contribute to DFMEAs and other quality