Stress Engineer

Prattwhitney; Monkton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible benefits

Annual leave buy/sell

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Prestwick is seeking a Stress Engineer to deliver high-quality structural analysis and repair solutions for aircraft components.

You will evaluate repairs to meet certification and airworthiness regulations, create substantiation, and perform analyses using hand methods and software. Join our Advanced Structures team to work with composites and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a fast-paced MRO environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering and aerospace experience.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical, quality-focused approach.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality structural analysis and repair solutions.
• Evaluate and design repairs to meet certification and airworthiness regulations.
• Create substantiation for repairs and modifications.
• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and computer methods.
• Work with composite materials and repair design practices.

Skills

MS Office

MathCAD

FEA

Education

Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Patran

Nastran

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. At our Prestwick Service Centre, we specialise in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft engine nacelle systems and engine components. We are proud to serve a wide range of customers, delivering high-quality, reliable MRO services across Europe and the Middle East.

What You Will Do

As a Stress Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality structural analysis and repair solutions.

• Evaluating and designing structural repairs in compliance with certification requirements and Airworthiness Authority regulations
• Creating structural substantiation for repairs and modifications to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant solutions
• Performing structural analysis using both hand calculations and computer-based methods
• Working with composite materials and established repair design practices
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements, including EH&S, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property, and International Trade Compliance

What You Will Learn

• Advanced structural repair design and substantiation techniques
• Application of composite materials in aerospace structures
• Regulatory and certification requirements within an MRO environment
• Cross-functional collaboration within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Real-world aircraft structural challenges from concept through implementation

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office, with experience using MathCAD, FEA, and analysis tools such as Patran and Nastran
• A degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience in a similar role in an aerospace environment is essential
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical, quality-focused approach
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace

What We Offer

We believe our people are our greatest asset. When you join Collins Aerospace, you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary
• Industry-leading pension scheme (double match contribution up to 10%)
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance and Group Income Protection scheme participation
• Employee Assistance Programme and flexible benefits platform
• Annual leave buy/sell scheme to support work life balance
• Flexible working arrangements in a clean, safe, and modern environment

Our Advanced Structures team develops safe, reliable, and innovative structural solutions using advanced materials and cutting-edge technology. Our work ensures the structural integrity of aircraft throughout all phases of flight and supports critical operations such as cargo transport and rescue missions. As a global team, we are committed to continuous improvement and to making aviation safer, more sustainable, and more affordable for the future!

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.