Stress Engineer

SC ENGINEERING; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Structural / Stress Engineer to support structural analysis activities on safety-critical projects. The role includes performing stress analysis, delivering seismic assessments, and producing clear engineering documentation. Candidates should have experience in regulated sectors, a strong background in structural engineering, and proficiency with LS-DYNA and ANSYS.

Qualifications

• Experience working in regulated or safety-critical engineering sectors.
• Strong background in structural analysis and stress engineering.
• Exposure to blast, shock, or nonlinear dynamic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and stress analysis for design substantiation.
• Deliver seismic assessments and impact analysis support.
• Produce clear technical reports and engineering recommendations.

Skills

Structural analysis

Stress engineering

Finite element analysis

LS-DYNA

ANSYS

Tools

LS-DYNA

ANSYS

Job description

Contract : 12 months

We’re seeking an experienced Structural / Stress Engineer to support complex structural analysis activities on safety‑critical and regulated engineering projects. The role involves delivering high‑quality finite element analysis and clear substantiation reports to inform robust engineering and design decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural and stress analysis to support design substantiation in regulated or safety‑critical environments
• Deliver seismic assessments, including response spectrum and time‑history analysis where required
• Provide blast, shock, or impact analysis support as needed
• Build, run, and interpret finite element models using LS‑DYNA and / or ANSYS
• Produce clear, traceable calculation packs, technical reports, and engineering recommendations
• Collaborate with design, project, and multi‑disciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges

Key Requirements

• Experience working in regulated or safety‑critical engineering sectors (e.g. nuclear, defence, aerospace, oil & gas, heavy industry)
• Strong background in structural analysis and stress engineering
• Exposure to blast, shock, or nonlinear dynamic analysis (or strong relevant transferable experience)
• Proficiency with LS‑DYNA and / or ANSYS
• Ability to work autonomously and produce auditable, high‑quality engineering documentation