Stress Engineer - Gas Turbines (Outside of IR35)

Certain Advantage; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company is seeking a Stress Engineer for Gas Turbines in Derby. The role involves leading a team to conduct stress analysis, ensure aerospace standards compliance, and contribute to innovative product development. Ideal candidates will have experience in fatigue, rotor dynamics, and certification reports. This contract position offers a competitive hourly rate of £50 and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Hourly rate circa £50 (Outside of IR35)

Training and Development

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in stress and lifting, including fatigue and fracture mechanics.
• Proven background in rotor dynamics and development rig analysis.
• Ability to prepare and review certification reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stress analysis on development projects.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards.
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes.

Skills

Stress analysis

Fatigue

Damage tolerance

Fracture mechanics

Rotor dynamics

Job description

Overview

Stress Engineers – Gas Turbines (Outside of IR35) – Certain Advantage is hiring for Stress Engineers – Gas Turbines based in the Derby area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based.

The Company

We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors.

The Role

This role is for a Stress Engineer-Gas Turbines—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

• Stress analysis on development projects
• Compliance with aerospace industry standards
• Contribution to innovating in New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes

The Individual

We’re looking for people who can show:

• Stress and Lifting (fatigue, damage tolerance/ fracture mechanics).
• Rotor dynamics
• Development rig analysis and integration.
• Preparation and review of certification reports.
• Performing design calculation

Benefits

• Hourly rate circa £50 (Outside of IR35)
• Training and Development
• Career progression

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