Senior Structural Stress Engineer - Rocket Motors

Manpower; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the UK is searching for a Senior Stress Engineer to join their design team. This role involves conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA), supporting design reviews, and developing test plans. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and have at least 8 years of experience in Stress Engineering. The position offers full support and training, as well as career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Full support and training

Career development opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge research and technology

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Stress Engineering, ideally in the defence industry.
• Proficiency in Abaqus FEA software or related software.
• Strong knowledge of materials science, especially composites and adhesives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of rocket motor hardware.
• Develop motor structural test plans and assess results.
• Act as the technical authority for assigned projects.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Problem-solving

Communication

Materials science

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural or related

Tools

Abaqus

Altair‑HyperWorks

Fortran

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading engineering solutions provider in the UK is searching for a Senior Stress Engineer to join their design team. This role involves conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA), supporting design reviews, and developing test plans. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and have at least 8 years of experience in Stress Engineering. The position offers full support and training, as well as career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.