Stress Engineer Aircraft Structures (eVTOL)
Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) 70,000 £90,000 Basic Salary + Benefits
Our client, a pioneering aerospace organisation leading the development of next-generation electric aircraft, is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Stress Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge eVTOL platforms.
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable aviation, contributing to the structural integrity and certification of innovative aircraft designs.
The Role
Responsibilities:
Prepare stress analysis of composite and metallic aircraft structures using classical methods, finite element techniques, and hand calculations
Develop and validate structural substantiation for primary and secondary structures including wing, empennage and fuselage
Write, review and approve detailed stress reports (PSR, JSR and certification dossiers)
Ensure structures meet airworthiness and certification requirements (FAA / EASA desirable)
Participate in design reviews and trade-off studies to validate and optimise design solutions
Evaluate and challenge design concepts to ensure safety, manufacturability, maintainability and inspectability
Support programme milestones while balancing quality, budget and schedule requirements
Conduct peer reviews and provide technical guidance within the stress team
Act as technical interface with certification authorities when required
Attend customer facilities for key meetings and programme reviews (hybrid working supported based on project needs)
About You
Essential Skills & Experience:
Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
610 years experience as a Structural / Stress Engineer (eVTOL experience advantageous )
Strong knowledge of primary and secondary aircraft structures (Wing, Empennage, Fuselage)
Expertise in metallic and composite structural analysis methodologies
Team leadership experience is a strong advantage
Strong background in classical hand calculations and aerospace reference methods
Experience with FEA tools such as HyperMesh, Nastran/Patran (including nonlinear Solver 400)
Experience with Simcenter 3D, HyperX/ Hypersizer or Abaqus is advantageous
Experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred)
Strong technical report writing skills including PSR and JSR documentation
Knowledge of aerospace composite and metallic materials and manufacturing processes
Familiarity with certification standards (FAA / EASA desirable)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic VBA scripting
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in integrated project teams
Whats On Offer
£70,000 £90,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
Competitive benefits package
Hybrid working model
Opportunity to work on revolutionary aerospace technology
Long-term programme stability within a high-growth sector
First Round interviews are now being arranged, please send in your CV for a confidential discussion
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