Stress Engineers | Aerospace, Automotive, or F1 | Contract
Join a leading engineering firm specialising in high-performance systems. We are seeking five Stress Engineers to contribute to critical projects within the automotive, F1, and aerospace sectors. These 12-month contracts focus on nacelle systems, non-turbo-machinery components, stress and fatigue analysis, and material validation.
Locations: Derby, Inchinnan, or Bristol (Hybrid Remote)
Rate: Up to £57 per hour (Inside IR35)
Clearance: BPSS eligibility required
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct stress and fatigue calculations on nacelle and structural components.
* Support part lifting for PW and GE components.
* Collaborate with design teams to validate fatigue-resistant materials.
* Assess structural integrity using FEM tools (eg, ANSYS, Abaqus) and hand calculations.
* Document findings, provide technical recommendations, and contribute to design reviews.
* Collaborate across multiple sites and adapt expertise to new applications.
Essential Skills:
* Proven experience in stress analysis within automotive, motorsport (F1), or aerospace sectors.
* Expertise in fatigue life prediction and material behaviour under cyclic loading.
* Proficiency in FEA tools (eg, ANSYS, Abaqus) and manual calculations.
* Familiarity with nacelle systems and non-turbo-machinery components.
* Willingness to travel between sites.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with PW or GE components and standards.
* Knowledge of material science and development processes.
* Familiarity with aerospace, automotive, or motorsport standards.
Next Steps
If you meet the criteria and are ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.