Stress Engineer

Morson Talent; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to join their aerospace division in Bristol. The successful candidate will perform detailed stress analysis and ensure compliance with industry standards while preparing technical documentation for stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-profile aerospace projects and advance your career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Stress Engineer within the aerospace industry.
• Strong capability in hand calculations and finite element modelling.
• Knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis of aircraft structures.
• Conduct static, fatigue, and damage tolerance assessments.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and documentation.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and certification teams.

Skills

Stress analysis

Finite element analysis

Problem-solving

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

Tools

NASTRAN

PATRAN

HyperMesh

Abaqus

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Overview

Job Title: Stress Engineer - Aircraft Structures

Location: Bristol, UK

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Company: Morson Projects

About Us

Morson Projects is a leading engineering and design solutions provider, delivering innovative support to the aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering sectors. With a strong reputation for excellence, we partner with some of the world\'s leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, providing expertise across the full engineering lifecycle.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to join our aerospace division in Bristol, specialising in aircraft structures. You will play a critical role in supporting our clients by delivering high-quality structural analysis, ensuring designs meet stringent safety, certification, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structures using classical methods and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Conduct static, fatigue, and damage tolerance assessments in accordance with relevant airworthiness requirements.
• Support the development and validation of structural concepts, modifications, and repairs.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and documentation for both internal stakeholders and external clients/regulatory authorities.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and certification teams to resolve structural challenges.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Stress Engineer within the aerospace industry, ideally with a focus on aircraft structures.
• Strong capability in hand calculations and finite element modelling/analysis (e.g. NASTRAN, PATRAN, HyperMesh, Abaqus).
• Knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance methodologies.
• Familiarity with civil or military aircraft certification requirements (EASA/FAA/DEF-STAN).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills, with experience in producing clear and concise technical documentation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile aerospace projects with leading industry partners.
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible benefits package.