Stress Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider seeks an experienced Stress Engineer to join their aerospace programmes. This hybrid role involves finite element analysis and structural validation of aircraft seating systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to innovative aerospace solutions, all within a supportive environment focused on career growth.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Altair Hyperworks and MSC Nastran.
• Proficiency in linear and non-linear FEA.
• Background in aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Conducting finite element analysis (FEA) using specific tools.
• Producing and reviewing aerospace-standard classical stress calculations.
• Validating FE models and simulation results.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Structural Analysis

FE Model Validation

Classical Hand Calculations

Fatigue Analysis

Damage Tolerance

Tools

Altair Hyperworks

MSC Nastran

Radioss

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.