Stress Engineer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence supplier is looking for a Stress Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Basildon. You will analyse mechanical designs, conduct structural analyses, and support product developments. Candidates must have Finite Element Analysis experience using Siemens NX and hold British nationality to obtain SC Clearance. This role offers a 7-month contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Stress Engineering and Finite Element Analysis.
• Familiarity with environmental testing methods for design verification.
• Ability to generate Finite Element Models and reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and assess mechanical designs for safety and performance.
• Conduct structural analyses of complex products using Siemens NX.
• Advise on mechanical structural designs to meet product requirements.

Skills

Stress Engineering

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Siemens NX

Nastran

Aerospace

Defence

Job description

Overview

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence Supplier is looking for a Stress Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Basildon.

Key skills required for this role

Stress Engineer, Siemens NX, Aerospace, Defence, Finite Element Analysis, Nastran

Important

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence Supplier is looking for a Stress Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Basildon.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be willing to obtain SC Clearance.
• Although Basildon is the preferred location, can consider individuals to be based out of Southampton or Bristol.
• 7 month contract

What you\'ll do as a Principal Stress Engineer

• Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
• Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per requirements.
• Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product.
• Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex Products using Siemens NX.
• Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired Product Requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards).
• Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.

Technical Skills

Must Have

• Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment).
• Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment.
• Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques.

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