Stress Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace seeks an experienced Stress Engineer to focus on the design and analysis of aerospace and defense structures. This hybrid role offers leadership opportunities and requires a strong background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, particularly in structural analysis and materials.

Qualifications

• Experience with MSC Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh etc.
• Background in marine industry and structural analysis.
• Ability to interpret and modify analysis command statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to aerospace design and analysis.
• Analyze Metallic & Composite structural components.
• Review technical presentations and interpret results.

Skills

Expertise in structural analysis tools

Finite Element modeling

Static stress analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

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Stress Engineer / Composite / Aircraft / Metallic

Job Title: Stress Engineer

Location: Bristol (Hybrid) – 3 days on-site per week

Hourly rate: £40 per hour

Determination: Outside IR35

Duration: 1 year min

Role Overview:

We’re seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to manage and contribute to the design and analysis of aerospace and defense structures, focusing on Composite structure. The role involves leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis of Metallic & Composite structural components.
• Work with a team responsible for the review and analysis of aircraft structural modifications to show compliance to FAR/CAR etc. regulations.
• Development of Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) for loads.
• Development of DFEM for sizing parts having complex configuration.
• Development of Analysis templates using classical methods.
• Review technical presentations, interpret the results and present the same to Customer during PDR & CDR gates.
• Responsible for ensuring 100% quality and on-time delivery

Stress Engineer / Composite / Aircraft / Metallic

Required Skills:

• Expertise in handling various structural analysis tools preferably MSC Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh etc.
• 2D & 3D Finite Element modeling of simple, moderate and complex components (Plate, Hexahedral & tetrahedral elements) using MSC Nastran/Patran or HyperMesh
• Linear and non-linear static stress analysis (Geometric, Material and contact Linearity) using MSC Nastran/Patran
• Ability to interpret, modify MSC Nastran command statements in bulk data file and re-run analysis; Ability to de-bug FEA errors; perform batch runs for multiple BDFs etc.
• Good knowledge of Hand Calculations, able to propose methods for structural failure modes • Review
• Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: Significant background in the marine industry, structural analysis, and materials.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Stress Engineer / Composite / Aircraft / Metallic