Stress Engineer

Belcan; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid and flexible working policies

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a talented Stress Engineer - FD&T to support a defence aircraft Fuel Systems Programme, delivering critical structural and stress analysis activities from our Bristol office on a Hybrid pattern.

You will perform structural and stress assessments, develop FEM models, produce substantiation reports, and support airworthiness and certification activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in structural or stress analysis within aerospace or a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of static strength, fatigue, durability and damage tolerance principles - FD&T.
• Strong hand calculation and engineering judgement.
• Experience producing technical reports and presenting engineering recommendations.
• Experience with military aerospace programmes.
• Fuel systems design and certification.
• Airworthiness and certification environments.
• HyperWorks and CAE Pipe experience.

Responsibilities

• Performing structural and stress assessments on aircraft fuel system installations and components.
• Developing analytical and finite element models using industry-standard tools.
• Producing substantiation reports and certification evidence.
• Assessing design modifications, non-conformances and repair solutions.
• Supporting airworthiness, certification and investigation activities.
• Collaborating with design, manufacturing, systems and certification teams.

Skills

Static strength

Fatigue & damage tolerance

Engineering judgement

Report writing

Military aerospace experience

Fuel systems design

Airworthiness awareness

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

HyperWorks

CAEPipe

Job description

Stress Engineer (JO0000028207) Filton, England

Stress Engineer - Aircraft Fuel Systems

Belcan is seeking a talented Stress Engineer - FD&T, to support a defence aircraft Fuel Systems Programme, delivering critical structural and stress analysis activities that directly contribute to aircraft safety, airworthiness and operational capability, based from our Bristol office on a Hybrid work pattern.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, the Stress Engineer will assess and substantiate fuel system components, pipework, brackets and associated assemblies, supporting both ongoing development and in-service fleet requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a prestigious defence programme where your technical expertise will have a real-world impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Performing structural and stress assessments on Aircraft fuel system installations and components
• Developing analytical and finite element models using industry-standard tools
• Producing substantiation reports and certification evidence
• Assessing design modifications, non-conformances and repair solutions
• Supporting airworthiness, certification and investigation activities
• Collaborating with design, manufacturing, systems and certification teams

What we're looking for:

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in structural or stress analysis within aerospace or another highly regulated environment
• Knowledge of static strength, fatigue, durability and damage tolerance principles - FD&T.
• Strong hand calculation and engineering judgement skills
• Experience producing technical reports and presenting engineering recommendations
• Military aerospace programmes
• Fuel systems design and certification
• Airworthiness and certification environments
• HyperWorks and CAE Pipe experience

Successful applicants must meet eligibility requirements to obtain UK Security Clearance

Join a team supporting a flagship defence programme, working on technically challenging engineering projects that contribute directly to the safety, performance and availability of a world-leading combat aircraft.

What is in it for you?

You will join a collaborative company that puts people at the heart of everything we do. As well as career development and a friendly and collaborative team, you will benefit from:

• Company Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid and flexible working policies.

…and much more.

About Us
Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.