Stress Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de services d'ingénierie de premier plan recherche un Stress Engineer expérimenté pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Le candidat jouera un rôle clé dans l'analyse structurelle et la validation des systèmes de sièges d'avion, tout en bénéficiant d'une flexibilité de travail hybride. Rejoignez un environnement axé sur l'innovation et le développement de carrière, avec des avantages tels que des congés généreux et un plan de retraite attractif.

Benefits

185 heures de congés par an + jours fériés

Plan de retraite généreux (5% employé / 8% employeur)

Assurance vie – 4x le salaire annuel

Plan d'actions pour employés

Fin de journée plus tôt le vendredi

Qualifications

• Expérience avec Altair Hyperworks et MSC Nastran.
• Compétences en analyse FEA linéaire et non linéaire.
• Connaissance de l'industrie aérospatiale et des normes FAR/CS.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des analyses par éléments finis (FEA) avec Altair Hyperworks.
• Produire et examiner des calculs de stress conformes aux normes aérospatiales.
• Collaborer avec les équipes de conception et de certification.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Classical Stress Calculations

Model Validation

Non-linear Analysis

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.