Stress Engineer Aircraft Structures (eVTOL) Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) 70,000 £90,000 Basic Salary Benefits Our client, a pioneering aerospace organisation leading the development of next-generation electric aircraft, is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Stress Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge eVTOL platforms. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable aviation, contributing to the structural integrity and certification of innovative aircraft designs. The Role Responsibilities: Prepare stress analysis of composite and metallic aircraft structures using classical methods, finite element techniques, and hand calculations Develop and validate structural substantiation for primary and secondary structures including wing, empennage and fuselage Write, review and approve detailed stress reports (PSR, JSR and certification dossiers) Ensure structures meet airworthiness and certification requirements (FAA / EASA desirable) Participate in design reviews and trade-off studies to validate and optimise design solutions Evaluate and challenge design concepts to ensure safety, manufacturability, maintainability and inspectability Support programme milestones while balancing quality, budget and schedule requirements Conduct peer reviews and provide technical guidance within the stress team Act as technical interface with certification authorities when required Attend customer facilities for key meetings and programme reviews (hybrid working supported based on project needs) About You Essential Skills & Experience: Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering 610 years experience as a Structural / Stress Engineer (eVTOL experience advantageous ) Strong knowledge of primary and secondary aircraft structures (Wing, Empennage, Fuselage) Expertise in metallic and composite structural analysis methodologies Team leadership experience is a strong advantage Strong background in classical hand calculations and aerospace reference methods Experience with FEA tools such as HyperMesh, Nastran/Patran (including nonlinear Solver 400) Experience with Simcenter 3D, HyperX/ Hypersizer or Abaqus is advantageous Experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred) Strong technical report writing skills including PSR and JSR documentation Knowledge of aerospace composite and metallic materials and manufacturing processes Familiarity with certification standards (FAA / EASA desirable) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic VBA scripting Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in integrated project teams Whats On Offer £70,000 £90,000 basic salary (depending on experience) Competitive benefits package Hybrid working model Opportunity to work on revolutionary aerospace technology Long-term programme stability within a high-growth sector First Round interviews are now being arranged, please send in your CV for a confidential discussion