Stress Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de services d'ingénierie leader recherche un ingénieur en structure pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Ce rôle hybride implique des analyses par éléments finis et la validation de systèmes de sièges d'avion, tout en offrant une progression de carrière et un bon équilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle. Vous aurez l'occasion de travailler sur des programmes aérospatiaux de pointe.

Benefits

185 heures de congés par an + jours fériés

Régime de pension généreux (5% employé / 8% employeur)

Assurance vie – 4x salaire annuel

Programme d'actions pour employés

Fin de vendredi anticipée

Qualifications

• Expérience solide avec Altair Hyperworks et MSC Nastran.
• Compétence en validation et vérification de modèles FE.
• Connaissance des normes aéronautiques et calculs manuels.

Responsibilities

• Réaliser des analyses par éléments finis (FEA) et des calculs de stress.
• Collaborer étroitement avec les équipes de conception et de certification.
• Préparer et présenter des rapports techniques de haute qualité.

Skills

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Altair Hyperworks

MSC Nastran

Linear and non-linear analysis

Classical stress calculations

FE model validation

Fatigue analysis

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.