Senior Stress Engineer – Defence/Nuclear – Derby – Permanent
Are you a stress analysis specialist ready to step into a high-impact role supporting the UK’s most critical infrastructure?
We're hiring a Senior Stress Engineer to join a leading engineering team based on-site in Derby. This is a full-time, staff position working 3 - 5 days per week on site — optional hybrid working — supporting advanced projects in the defence and nuclear sectors.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Delivering structural integrity substantiations via FEA and code-based assessments
2. Supporting peer reviews and technical documentation
3. Modelling and analysis using ABAQUS (explicit/implicit), Python scripting a plus
4. Applying standards including ASME B&PVC, R6, and ideally RCC-M
5. Providing defect tolerance and fatigue/fracture analysis
6. Working within quality and time budgets, contributing to bids as required
What you’ll bring:
7. Extensive experience in fatigue, fracture, and thermal stress assessments
8. Nuclear or defence background preferred, though other regulated sectors considered
9. Competence in ABAQUS/CAE or similar tools
10. Familiarity with CRACKEN or equivalent
11. UK sole nationality and eligibility for security clearance
Why this role?
12. Be part of a world-class engineering function supporting national programmes
13. Opportunities to influence complex, real-world outcomes
14. Supportive and inclusive team culture
15. Perks include wellbeing resources, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
This is a great opportunity to apply your technical expertise where it truly matters — in a sector that demands precision, resilience, and impact.