Stress Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in the aerospace sector is looking for an experienced Stress Engineer. This hybrid role involves finite element analysis and structural validation of aircraft seating systems in a dynamic team focused on innovation and career progression. Enjoy benefits such as a generous pension, life insurance, and flexible work hours.

Benefits

185 hours of holiday per year + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme (5% employee / 8% employer contribution)

Life insurance – 4x annual salary

Employee Share Scheme

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Experience with Altair Hyperworks and MSC Nastran required.
• Strong background in aerospace industry preferred.
• Detail-oriented engineer with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) for aircraft seating systems.
• Validate FE models and simulation results.
• Prepare and present high-quality technical reports.

Skills

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Non-linear analysis

Classical hand calculations

Model validation

Fatigue analysis

Tools

Altair Hyperworks

MSC Nastran

Job description

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Contract: Permanent (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Stress Engineer to join a leading engineering services provider supporting advanced aerospace programmes. You’ll play a key role in the structural analysis and validation of aircraft seating systems, ensuring safety, durability, and compliance with aerospace standards.This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility with 3 days on-site in Cwmbran and 2 days working from home.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Performing finite element analysis (FEA) using Altair Hyperworks (Hypermesh, Optistruct, Hyperview) and MSC Nastran
• Conducting linear and non-linear implicit analysis
• Producing and reviewing aerospace-standard classical stress calculations
• Validating FE models and simulation results
• Preparing and presenting high-quality technical reports
• Collaborating closely with Design, Certification, and Production teams

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong experience with Altair Hyperworks and MSC Nastran
• Proficiency in linear and non-linear FEA
• Skilled in FE model validation and checking
• Strong grasp of classical hand calculations
• Experience with Radioss or other non-linear explicit solvers
• Knowledge of fatigue analysis, damage tolerance, and occupant injury criteria
• Background in the aerospace industry
• Familiarity with FAR/CS 25-561, EASA Part 21J, and ARP 5526

What’s in It for You?

Join a dynamic and supportive team with a strong focus on career progression, innovation, and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• 185 hours of holiday per year + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme (5% employee / 8% employer contribution)
• Life insurance – 4x annual salary
• Employee Share Scheme
• Early Friday finish

If you’re a driven and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for aerospace, apply now to be part of a high-impact team working on the future of aircraft seating technology.