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 5 days per week on site — no hybrid working — supporting advanced projects in the defence and nuclear sectors. What you’ll be doing: Delivering structural integrity substantiations via FEA and code-based assessments Supporting peer reviews and technical documentation Modelling and analysis using ABAQUS (explicit/implicit), Python scripting a plus Applying standards including ASME B&PVC, R6, and ideally RCC-M Providing defect tolerance and fatigue/fracture analysis Working within quality and time budgets, contributing to bids as required What you’ll bring: Extensive experience in fatigue, fracture, and thermal stress assessments Nuclear or defence background preferred, though other regulated sectors considered Competence in ABAQUS/CAE or similar tools Familiarity with CRACKEN or equivalent UK sole nationality and eligibility for security clearance Why this role? Be part of a world-class engineering function supporting national programmes Opportunities to influence complex, real-world outcomes Supportive and inclusive team culture 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