Stress Engineer
* Role - Stress Engineer
* Contract - 12 months
* Rate - £50 Per hour Inside IR35
* Location - Derby 3/4x per week
Are you a Stress Engineer looking to work on some of the UK's most advanced defence engineering projects? This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced stress engineer to join a high-performing embedded team delivering complex mechanical and structural solutions within a highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects where safety, precision, and technical excellence are critical.
The Role
As a Stress Engineer, you'll be responsible for producing design calculations and supporting the development of mechanical equipment and structural support systems across major defence programmes.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Performing stress calculations to recognised design codes including ASME and Eurocode
* Supporting mechanical and structural design activities
* Collaborating with CAD teams and suppliers to develop engineering drawings
* Producing and updating technical specifications and reports
* Supporting technical reviews and engineering assessments
* Ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards
* Delivering cost-effective and technically robust engineering solutions
Key Skills
* Experience working with codes such as ASME VIII, EN13445, Eurocode 3, BS EN 1090 or EN13001
* Background in stress analysis within defence, nuclear, heavy engineering, or similar industries
* Knowledge of FEA tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, or LS-Dyna
* Understanding of steelwork, structural components, materials, and joint design
* Experience producing stress analysis reports and engineering calculations
* Familiarity with CE and/or UKCA compliance requirements
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
Please note that this role will require UK Security Clearance!
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