Stress Engineer

Matchtech; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a dedicated Stress Engineer to join its team in Fareham. This full-time position involves conducting structural analysis, vibration & modal analysis, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in FEA, a degree in relevant engineering fields, and strong analytical skills. This role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge UAV technology and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAV technology

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in performing finite element analysis (FEA).
• Understanding of structural analysis and stress testing principles.
• Proficiency in vibration and modal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Conduct modal analyses to predict natural frequencies.
• Work closely with mechanical design engineers to optimize structures.
• Produce clear, traceable stress analysis documentation.

Skills

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Structural analysis

Vibration analysis

Composite materials knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace sector, is seeking a dedicated Stress Engineer to join their team in Fareham. This permanent, full-time position plays a key role in ensuring the structural integrity, durability, and safety of UAV systems, providing support through thorough analysis and collaboration across various teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis: Perform hand calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and other methods to evaluate the strength, stiffness, and fatigue life of structures and mechanisms. Assess composite, metallic, and hybrid structures for lightweight and durable design solutions. Support certification activities by generating stress reports, compliance documents, and supporting evidence.
• Vibration & Modal Analysis: Conduct modal analyses to predict natural frequencies, mode shapes, and dynamic responses of airframes and subsystems. Perform vibration analyses (harmonic, random, and transient) to assess the impact of propulsion, aerodynamic loads, and operational environments. Define vibration test requirements and correlate analytical results with ground and flight test data. Support the mitigation of vibration-related issues such as resonance, fatigue, and component reliability.
• Integration & Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical design engineers to optimize structures for weight, manufacturability, and performance. Collaborate with the Test and Flight Evaluation teams to define test campaigns, interpret data, and validate models. Provide feedback and design recommendations based on analysis results to guide design trade-offs and ensure system-level performance.
• Documentation & Compliance: Produce clear, traceable stress analysis documentation to support design reviews and airworthiness certification. Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards and customer requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement of analysis methods, tools, and processes.

Job Requirements

• Experience in performing finite element analysis (FEA).
• Understanding of structural analysis and stress testing principles, particularly in the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in vibration and modal analysis.
• Knowledge of composite and metallic materials and associated failure modes.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous documentation abilities.
• Collaborative mindset, working effectively across design, test, and certification teams.
• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge UAV technology in the aerospace sector.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

If you are a skilled Stress Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's forward-thinking team in Fareham.