Stress Engineer

Matchtech; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Stress Engineer for a 7-month contract. This role involves analyzing mechanical designs for strength and durability, conducting structural analyses using Siemens NX, and ensuring compliance with military standards. Candidates should have experience with Finite Element Analysis and environmental testing. The position is primarily onsite in Basildon, with consideration for applicants from Southampton or Bristol. British nationality and SC Clearance willingness are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conduction of structural and thermo-structural analyses.
• Experience in design certification for land based and airborne equipment.
• Strong understanding of material physical and mechanical properties.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength and safety.
• Generate Finite Element Models and reports.
• Support manufacturing technology and materials selection.
• Advise on mechanical structural designs throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Classical hand calculation techniques

Environmental test methods

Tools

Siemens NX

Nastran

Job description

Job Overview

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence Supplier, is looking for a Stress Engineer to join them on a contract basis.

Contract details: 7 month contract, £55.05 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.

Location: Basildon (preferred). Can consider Southampton or Bristol. 4 days per week onsite. Applicants must be British nationals and willing to obtain SC Clearance.

What you'll do as a Principal Stress Engineer

• Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
• Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per requirements.
• Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product.
• Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex products using Siemens NX.
• Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired product requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards).
• Act as point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.

Technical Skills

Must Have

• Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment).
• Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment.
• Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques.