Job Description:

Role: Stress Engineer – Mechanical / Aerospace Structures

Location: Hertfordshire (3 days a week onsite)
Salary: Circa £58,000 + bonus + benefits
 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to lead the structural design and development of next-generation aerospace products. As a Stress Engineer, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver advanced aerospace structural solutions, from concept through detailed design and in-service support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Stress Engineer to apply expertise in both classical hand calculations and CAE modelling, working on cutting-edge military systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structural analysis as a Stress Engineer across the product lifecycle

• Perform classical hand calculations and CAE simulations (static, dynamic, fatigue, nonlinear, aeroelastic, impact)

• Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders, including senior management

• Lead and plan structural analysis work packages, ensuring schedules and quality

• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development

• Contribute to methods, processes, and tool improvements

• Support composite stress analysis and fault investigations

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience as a Stress Engineer delivering structural analysis work packages

• Skilled in CAE tools (Hyperworks desirable) and classical hand calculation methods

• Strong communication and report-writing skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams

• Problem-solving mindset with proactive approach to method and process improvement

Benefits

• Company Bonus

• Competitive Pension 

• Flexible working & leave

• Enhanced parental leave and healthcare benefits

• On-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking

Security: Security Clearance (SC) required; UK citizen or dual UK national