Stress Engineer – Aerospace

TN United Kingdom; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to contribute to the structural integrity of critical aircraft components. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in finite element analysis using tools like Patran, Nastran, and Ansys to ensure safety-critical designs. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, support tooling and manufacturing activities, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Join a community that fosters innovation and offers personalized career development, working on exciting projects that shape the future of aerospace engineering.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working

Social atmosphere and team building activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Stress Engineering within aerospace.
• Proficient in Patran, Nastran, and Ansys for FEA.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis on aircraft components.
• Utilize Patran, Nastran, and Ansys for stress calculations.

Skills

Stress Engineering

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Patran

Nastran

Ansys

Metallic Structures

Composite Structures

Tooling, Assembly & Manufacturing (TAM)

Tools

Patran

Nastran

Ansys

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Stress Engineer looking to work on critical aircraft components? Join ALTEN UK and contribute to the maintenance and structural analysis of major commercial aircraft programmes, including single-aisle and wide-body jets. You’ll play a key role in structural integrity assessments, utilizing Patran, Nastran, and Ansys to ensure high-performance, safety-critical designs in the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform structural analysis on metallic and composite aircraft components
• Utilize Patran, Nastran, and Ansys for finite element analysis (FEA) and stress calculations
• Support TAM (Tooling, Assembly & Manufacturing) activities for efficient maintenance solutions
• Ensure compliance with aerospace safety standards and structural integrity requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve engineering challenges
• Document and present analysis findings for certification and approval

Qualifications

Key Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years experience in Stress Engineering within aerospace
• Proficiency in Patran, Nastran, and Ansys for FEA and stress analysis
• Strong understanding of metallic and composite structures
• Experience with TAM (Tooling, Assembly & Manufacturing) activities

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritize your career development with personalized support plans tailored to your aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short, you get:

• A personalized career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on exciting engineering projects and technologies with Premium Customers
• A diverse range of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• A social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team building activities
• Flexible working (role dependent)