Stress Engineer

Assystem, Switch On; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified professional to join their Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. You will apply your expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to conduct critical assessments of nuclear components, ensuring compliance with key design codes. Engage with diverse teams and enjoy a hybrid work model with attractive social benefits. This role requires a strong engineering background and excellent communication skills, particularly in a multi-national environment.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training and career opportunities

Holiday bonuses

Qualifications

• Aptitude for calculations and understanding of structures, mechanics, and fluids.
• Experience in safety-related code assessments, e.g., ASME, RCC-M.
• Understanding of code assessments in safety-critical industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed assessments of nuclear components for compliance.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including client technical leads.
• Involved in project planning, delivery, and reporting.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Computer-based modelling codes (Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran)

Code assessments in safety-related industries

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Engineering Degree (or equivalent)

Tools

CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, Catia, SolidWorks)

CFD software

Job description

Company Description

Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,750 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low‑carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top‑notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions.

Job Description

🚀 Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! 🚀 Join our Simulation and Assessment team and contribute to the delivery of essential projects within the nuclear sector. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to perform detailed assessments of nuclear components, ensuring compliance with design codes such as ASME III and RCC‑M. You'll be involved in project planning, delivery, and reporting, and will communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including client technical leads. This role offers the opportunity to work both within client teams and from our Assystem offices, providing a variety of project experiences.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

• 🌟 Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• 🏆 Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• 💼 Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• 📚 Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 📈 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• 🏠 Hybrid work: 1‑2 days remote per week.

Qualifications

Essential:

• 🔬 Excellent technical fundamentals – aptitude for calculations, appreciation of structures, mechanics and fluids, an ability to ‘sense‑check’ analysis results.
• 🖥️ Hands‑on experience of computer‑based modelling codes such as Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran, CFD etc.
• 📜 Appreciation of code assessments in a safety‑related industry, for example ASME, RCC‑M, KTA or comparable codes from other sectors.
• 🎓 Engineering Degree (or equivalent).

Desirable / Preferred:

• ⚛️ Previous experience in similar roles in the nuclear or fusion industry.
• 📐 Hands‑on experience of 3D modelling in CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, Catia or SolidWorks.
• 🌊 Experience of fluid‑modelling such as CFD, or dynamic modelling such as LS‑Dyna or Radioss.

Attributes

• 🗣️ Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• 🏆 Strong leadership skills.
• ✅ Focus on delivering quality output to time and budget.
• 🚀 Ability to work with a high degree of independence, using their own initiative and self‑motivation.
• 🌍 Confident in a multi‑party, multi‑national environment.

Additional Requirements

• 🔒 BPSS and SC required.
• ✈️ Ability to travel Assystem offices and customer sites within UK.
• ⚛️ To undertake work packages supporting major UK and international Nuclear Clients.
• 🔒 Required residency criteria to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already cleared to a minimum SC level.

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.