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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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Design and Engineering
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing and Services for Renewable Energy
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