Stress Analysis Engineer

Tata Technologies Europe Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm based in Bristol is looking for Stress Analysis Engineers at various levels. The role involves leading the static analysis of fuselage and wing structures for utility aircraft. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, with preferred expertise in FEM tools and knowledge of aerospace certification requirements. The firm offers innovative aerospace projects and the opportunity to mentor junior engineers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in DFEM/GFEM modelling and certification compliance.
• Experience with aerospace certification requirements (FAR 23, FAR 25, FAR 27).
• Hands-on experience in classical hand calculations and analytical stress methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead static stress analysis for fuselage and wing structures.
• Develop and validate DFEM/GFEM models.
• Provide technical leadership in material allowable and stress methods.

Skills

Deep expertise in metallic and composite stress analysis

FEM tools expertise

Project management skills

Technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NASTRAN

PATRAN

HyperMesh

Job description

Overview

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the worlds leading manufacturers. We are growing our capability within Aerospace division specifically, Stress Analysis Engineers at Mid, Senior and Lead level. This is due to an increasing pipeline of projects with our Aerospace clients.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Stress Analysis Engineers to lead and manage the static analysis of fuselage and wing structures for utility aircraft. The role requires deep expertise in metallic and composite stress analysis, DFEM / GFEM modelling, certification compliance, and weight optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead static stress analysis for fuselage and wing structures under multiple load conditions.
• Define analysis strategy, allocate tasks, and review work of stress engineering teams.
• Develop and validate DFEM / GFEM models to support structural integrity assessments.
• Approve stress reports, justification dossiers, and certification documentation.
• Provide technical leadership in material allowable, stress methods, and weight optimization.
• Review and validate hand calculations to cross-check FEM results.
• Support design reviews, trade-off studies, and structural improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Loads, Design, and Manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and producibility.
• Interface with certification authorities to align with FAR 23 / FAR 25 / FAR 27 requirements.
• Provide stress support during prototype build, ground tests, and flight test campaigns.
• Mentor and develop junior stress engineers, ensuring skill growth and knowledge transfer.

Experience

• Bachelors degree in aerospace / mechanical engineering (Masters degree preferred).
• Proven expertise in FEM tools (NASTRAN, PATRAN, HyperMesh, or equivalent).
• Well versed with composite design principles & evaluating using FEM & FEA
• Strong knowledge of DFEM / GFEM meshing and validation methodologies.
• In-depth understanding of both metallic and composite structural behavior.
• Hands-on experience in classical hand calculations and analytical stress methods
• Familiarity with aerospace certification requirements (FAR 23, FAR 25, FAR 27).
• Experience on commercial aircraft, business jets, or eVTOL / UAV platforms preferred.
• Strong project management, leadership, and technical review skills.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills for customer and authority engagement

Next steps

Once you have applied your CV will be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team and we will be in touch to discuss the positions we have available.

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on then we would love to hear from you.