Stress Engineer

Akkodis; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to lead the structural design for advanced defence platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural analysis and CAE modelling. This role requires a degree in a relevant engineering field, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. Salary is circa £58,000 with a hybrid working model in place.

Qualifications

• Strong background in delivering structural analysis packages using hand calculations and CAE tools.
• Experience with composite structural analysis is advantageous.
• Willingness to work towards DV clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for a cutting-edge defence platform.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to develop advanced aerospace solutions.
• Perform classical strength and structural calculations.

Skills

Structural analysis

CAE modelling

Technical documentation presentation

Problem-solving

Coaching early-career engineers

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural engineering or equivalent

Tools

HyperWorks

Job description

Stress Engineer

Due to growing project demand, we are seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to take a leading role in the structural design and analysis of a cutting‑edge defence platform. This position will involve close collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams across multiple UK locations, contributing to the development of an advanced aerospace structural solution.

Salary: Circa £58,000, dependent on experience

Location: Stevenage

Hybrid working: Minimum 3 days per week on‑site due to programme requirements

Security Requirements: You must be a British Citizen or a dual national including British citizenship. Eligibility constraints may apply. All successful applicants will be required to obtain BPSS and SC security clearances.

About the role

The Mechanical Analysis Team provides structural, dynamic and thermal analysis capability across the entire engineering lifecycle—from early‑stage concept development through detailed design, qualification, manufacturing support and in‑service investigations.

The variety of work spans multiple technical disciplines, including (but not limited to):

• Classical strength and structural calculations
• CAE modelling for static, dynamic, fatigue, impact, non‑linear and aeroelastic behaviour
• Load assessment and derivation
• Structural qualification and test support
• Failure investigations and design improvement studies

You’ll be part of a collaborative, knowledge‑sharing group that encourages innovation, personal development and exposure to a diverse range of engineering challenges.

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural or a related engineering discipline—or substantial equivalent industry experience
• Strong background in delivering structural analysis packages using both hand calculations and CAE tools (HyperWorks experience beneficial)
• Confident in producing and presenting detailed technical documentation, with the ability to clearly communicate findings to a range of stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improving analysis methods, tools and processes
• Ability to coach and guide early‑career engineers
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience with composite structural analysis is advantageous
• Willingness to work towards DV clearance is a plus

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