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:
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