Job Title: Senior Stress Engineer
Location: Kidderminster, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Stress Engineer to join our design team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a technical leadership role within a dynamic and innovative environment. The successful candidate will work across all phases of the project life cycle, including research, design, demonstration, development, production, and customer support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of rocket motor hardware, including metals, rubber/rigid insulants, bondlines, and propellant charges using Abaqus.
* Analyse new and existing rocket motor systems, including structural and thermal assessments.
* Use software and programming tools such as Abaqus, Altair-Hyper works, Fortran, and Mat lab.
* Review material testing results and advise on model validation and verification.
* Develop motor structural test plans and participate in the assessment of testing results.
* Act as the structural performance technical authority for assigned projects, supporting design reviews, project investigations, and customer meetings.
* Prepare and deliver project documentation, including structural analysis reports, test plans, and design records.
* Contribute to product certification using expert technical knowledge.
* Lead and stay updated on industry technical innovations, supporting new technology research programmes.
* Schedule, plan, and prioritise tasks to ensure timely delivery.
* Identify and manage risks, including time, quality, and cost issues, and communicate solutions effectively.
Requirements:
* Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, or a related engineering discipline.
* Proficiency in Abaqus FEA software or related software
* Minimum 8 years’ experience in Stress Engineering, ideally within the defence or related industry.
* Strong knowledge of materials science, particularly composites, viscoelastic materials, and adhesives.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Access.
* Experience with CAD modelling and Altair-Hyper works is advantageous.
Attributes:
* Interest in advanced engineering and science.
* Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
* Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Self-motivated with a commitment to delivering high-quality work on time.
* Professional work output and a team player willing to support and train others.
Benefits:
* Full support and training to fill knowledge gaps.
* Career development opportunities within the technical or managerial pathways.
* Exposure to cutting-edge research and technology projects.
Apply now!!