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: Proven experience in aerospace stress analysis
Strong knowledge of FEA tools, including Hypermesh, Optistruct, and Nastran
Skilled in technical documentation and stakeholder communication
Understanding of structural mechanics and regulatory standards
Desirable: Exposure to explicit analysis (e.g. Radioss) and occupant injury modelling
Knowledge of aircraft interiors and industry regulations (e.g. FAR/CS 25-561)
Familiarity with fatigue and damage tolerance methods
What's On Offer:
Generous annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Early finish on Fridays
Hybrid working model
Strong employer pension contribution
Share scheme and life assurance
Defined career progression with structured training and development
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects in a supportive and technically excellent environment. Apply now to find out more.
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