Stress Engineer (Static)

Airbus; Broughton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Lead Static Stress Engineer in Broughton, UK, to own static structural deliverables across programs like A400M and A350. You will guide cross-functional teams and interface with Technical Authorities to ensure safety, certification, and high-quality analysis.

The role requires a degree in Engineering with a structural analysis background, strong ISAMI/GISEH/FEA experience, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Hold an Engineering degree with a Structural Analysis background.
• Proficient in static analysis processes and toolsets (ISAMI, GISEH, FEA).
• Understanding of aircraft structural layouts, loading and materials mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Perform, approve, or authorise static structural deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve engineering challenges.
• Define and manage technical project scopes and act as liaison for Technical Authorities.
• Lead or support initiatives to integrate automated workflows and optimisation tools.
• Drive the professional growth of the team and leadership behaviours.

Skills

Static analysis

Python

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree with Structural Analysis

Tools

ISAMI

GISEH

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Lead Static Stress Engineer

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international

LOCATION: Broughton

TYPE: Full time

What's In It For You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more.
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support) (AP+), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose.

Join our Wing Analysis Engineering Team

By applying to this job advert, we will consider your skills for all relevant positions. If selected, we will determine the most suitable position that fits your skills and experience during the interview stage.

Located alongside the Broughton Wing assembly lines, you will have the fantastic opportunity to see the physical product every day. You will join a team of technical specialists passionate about finding solutions for the main wingbox, leading edge, and control surfaces across the A400M and civil programs, including Single Aisle, Long Range, and the A350.

How You Will Contribute To The Team

• Perform, approve, or authorise static structural deliverables, ensuring solutions meet rigorous safety and certification standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve engineering challenges and introduce disruptive changes to support manufacturing quality and efficiency.
• Define and manage technical project scopes, providing guidance to engineers and suppliers while acting as a liaison for Technical Authorities.
• Influence and innovate the future of aerospace by collaborating across teams to integrate automated workflows and optimisation tools into the development lifecycle, leading or supporting initiatives appropriate to your level of experience.
• Drive the professional growth of the team and shape the next generation of engineers by fostering both technical expertise and leadership behaviours.

About You

• Hold a degree in Engineering with a Structural Analysis background.
• Proficient in Static analysis processes, methods, and toolsets (such as ISAMI, GISEH, and Finite Element Analysis).
• Understanding of aircraft structural layouts, loading, and the mechanics of materials.
• Requirements on Delegated Technical signatories, when applicable to the position:
• Lead Static Stress Engineers: Industry recognised Stress Approval (Check) Signatory or the capability to achieve this within a short timeframe.
• Ability to collaborate and influence within a dynamic team to drive decisions; As a Lead and Senior Engineer you should be able to collaborate with stakeholders and influence decisions within a complex network at a strategic level.
• Interest in developing digital solutions associated with engineering activities; Python proficiency is advantageous

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How We Can Support You

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we will always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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