Principal Stress Engineer (contract)

Overview

Principal Stress Engineer (contract) – Defence & Security, CBSbutler. Hybrid role based from Basildon site; on-site or home-based working determined by project and security classification.

Note: We can only consider Sole UK nationals for this role due to security restrictions.

What you’ll do

• Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
• Generate finite element models and reports as per UK requirements.
• Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on material properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product.
• Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex products using Siemens NX.
• Advise and support the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired product requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards).
• Serve as the point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.

Technical requirements

• Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment).
• Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land-based and airborne equipment.
• Proven experience with Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and related techniques.

Qualifications & Experience

• Mid-Senior level, with demonstrated experience in stress analysis and structural dynamics for defence-related equipment.

Employment details

• Employment type: Contract
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Location: Basildon site (hybrid: on-site or home-based, determined by project and security classification)

Additional information

Base pay range and other compensation details will be discussed with the recruiter. This posting represents the role as described by CBSbutler and does not include non-essential boilerplate or unrelated job listings.