Stress Engineer

Expleo; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in the UK is seeking experienced Stress Engineers to perform advanced structural analysis for aircraft programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, solid knowledge in stress analysis, and familiarity with tools like Nastran and HyperMesh. The firm offers a collaborative environment, skill development opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Access to accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Inspiring projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or internship experience in structural analysis is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed static, fatigue, and damage tolerance analysis of aerospace structures.
• Develop and validate Finite Element Models (FEM) for components and assemblies.
• Provide stress input and technical support to design teams.
• Prepare high-quality stress reports and certification documentation.
• Support the development of repair schemes for in-service aircraft.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers within the team.

Skills

Structural mechanics

Aerospace stress analysis techniques

Nastran/Patran

HyperMesh

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Nastran/Patran

HyperMesh

Job description

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for engineering, quality services, and digital transformation. We collaborate with world-leading aerospace manufacturers, delivering cutting-edge solutions in structural analysis, finite element modelling, numerical simulation, and certification support. At Expleo, we foster innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth, empowering our teams to shape the future of aerospace engineering.

Ready to take your aerospace stress engineering expertise to the next level? At Expleo UK, we’re seeking experienced Stress Engineers to join our dynamic team, delivering advanced structural analysis for world-leading aircraft programs. You’ll play a key role in ensuring safety, performance, and certification compliance across complex aerospace structures while working on some of the industry’s most exciting projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed static, fatigue, and damage tolerance analysis of metallic and composite aerospace structures.
• Develop and validate Finite Element Models (FEM) for complex components and assemblies.
• Provide stress input and technical support to design and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Prepare clear, high-quality stress reports and certification documentation in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Support the development of repair schemes and modifications for in-service aircraft.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize structural performance.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team (for experienced candidates).

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or internship experience in structural analysis is an advantage.

Essential skills

• Strong knowledge of structural mechanics, load paths, and failure modes.
• Proven experience with aerospace stress analysis techniques (classical hand calculations and FEM).
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials (metallic and composites) and manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear technical reports.

Desired skills

• Experience with fatigue and damage tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of composite structures and failure modes.
• Familiarity with aerospace certification requirements (e.g., EASA, FAA).
• Programming or scripting skills (VBA, Python, MATLAB, MathCad) for process automation.

Experience

• Experience in aerospace stress analysis or structural engineering roles.
• Previous experience working with major aerospace OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is an advantage.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.