Role:
Stress Engineer Location:
Cwmbran Contract:
Permanent (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
About the Role: An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Stress Engineer to join a leading engineering services provider supporting advanced aerospace programmes. You'll play a key role in the structural analysis and validation of aircraft seating systems, ensuring safety, durability, and compliance with aerospace standards. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility with 3 days on-site in Cwmbran and 2 days working from home.
What You'll Be Doing: • Performing finite element analysis (FEA) using Altair Hyperworks (Hypermesh, Optistruct, Hyperview) and MSC Nastran • Conducting linear and non-linear implicit analysis • Producing and reviewing aerospace-standard classical stress calculations • Validating FE models and simulation results • Preparing and presenting high-quality technical reports • Collaborating closely with Design, Certification, and Production teams
What we are Looking for: • Strong experience with Altair Hyperworks and MSC Nastran • Proficiency in linear and non-linear FEA • Skilled in FE model validation and checking • Strong grasp of classical hand calculations
Desirable: • Experience with Radioss or other non-linear explicit solvers • Knowledge of fatigue analysis, damage tolerance, and occupant injury criteria • Background in the aerospace industry • Familiarity with FAR/CS 25-561, EASA Part 21J, and ARP 5526
What's in It for You? Join a dynamic and supportive team with a strong focus on career progression, innovation, and work-life balance.
Benefits include: • 185 hours of holiday per year + bank holidays • Generous pension scheme (5% employee / 8% employer contribution) • Life insurance – 4x annual salary • Employee Share Scheme • Ongoing training & career development • Hybrid working • Early Friday finish If youre a driven and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for aerospace, apply now to be part of a high-impact team working on the future of aircraft seating technology.
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