Stress Engineer

Stress Engineer / Composite / Aircraft / Metallic

Job Title: Stress Engineer

Location: Bristol (Hybrid) – 3 days on-site per week

Company: Engineering consultancy

Hourly rate: £40 per hour

Determination: Outside IR35

Duration: 1 year min

Role Overview:

We’re seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to manage and contribute to the design and analysis of aerospace and defense structures, focusing on Composite structure . The role involves leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis of Metallic & Composite structural components.
• Work with a team responsible for the review and analysis of aircraft structural modifications to show compliance to FAR/CAR etc. regulations.
• Development of Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) for loads.
• Development of DFEM for sizing parts having complex configuration.
• Development of Analysis templates using classical methods.
• Review technical presentations, interpret the results and present the same to Customer during PDR & CDR gates.
• Responsible for ensuring 100% quality and on-time delivery

Stress Engineer / Composite / Aircraft / Metallic

Required Skills:

• Expertise in handling various structural analysis tools preferably MSC Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh etc.
• 2D & 3D Finite Element modeling of simple, moderate and complex components (Plate, Hexahedral & tetrahedral elements) using MSC Nastran/Patran or HyperMesh
• Linear and non-linear static stress analysis (Geometric, Material and contact Linearity) using MSC Nastran/Patran
• Ability to interpret, modify MSC Nastran command statements in bulk data file and re-run analysis; Ability to de-bug FEA errors; perform batch runs for multiple BDFs etc.
• Good knowledge of Hand Calculations, able to propose methods for structural failure modes • Review

• Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: Significant background in the marine industry, structural analysis, and materials.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Stress Engineer / Composite / Aircraft / Metallic