Belcan are looking for an experienced senior static stress engineer, with a proven background in composite materials, to support their Research and Technology projects. This is a Contract role.
Candidates must have the current Right to work in the UK
The task will involve early concept phase, sizing assessments, test specimen analysis and trade studies. The individual will need to be confident whilst working independently and capable of maintaining programme time-scales.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Stressing support to novel wing stringer concept
* 3 point bending analysis
* Continuous beam analysis
* Buckling with transverse shear effect
* Thermal cracking risk
Experience and minimum qualifications required
1. Proven experience working as an aircraft stress engineer involved in the analysis of primary composite structures using a broad range of standard hand and computational methods, including ISAMI analysis suite
2. Experience in linear finite element analysis (Nastran and Patran / HyperMesh)
3. A good understanding of aircraft production methods and processes
4. An ability to rapidly and confidently assess structural problems and to provide the appropriate direction and guidance to team members
5. A self-motivated individual who is able to work with autonomy, ...