Job Description
Stress Engineer - Aerospace Seating
Location: Cwmbran (Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 remote)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
A global leader in aerospace engineering is seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to join their specialist seating division. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering structural and occupant injury simulations for aircraft seating products used worldwide.
This is a high-impact role ideal for someone with strong FEA expertise and a passion for structural integrity, weight optimisation, and aircraft safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform linear and non-linear finite element analysis (FEA) using Altair Hyperworks and MSC Nastran
* Create and validate models for structural stress and occupant injury simulations
* Apply classical aerospace calculations and present results through detailed reports
* Collaborate with internal design, certification, and production teams throughout the lifecycle of the product
Requirements:
Essential:
1. Proven experience in aerospace stress analysis
2. Strong knowledge of FEA tools, including Hypermesh, Optistruct, and Nastran
3. Skilled in technical documentation and stakeholder communication
4. Understanding of str...