Stress Engineer
CV-LibraryLetchworth Garden City, HertfordshirepermanentPosted: 17 April 2026
Apply NowRole: Stress Engineer – Mechanical / Aerospace Structures
Location: Hertfordshire (3 days a week onsite)
Salary: Circa £58,000 + bonus + benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to lead the structural design and development of next-generation aerospace products. As a Stress Engineer, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver advanced aerospace structural solutions, from concept through detailed design and in-service support.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Stress Engineer to apply expertise in both classical hand calculations and CAE modelling, working on cutting-edge military systems.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver structural analysis as a Stress Engineer across the product lifecycle
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Perform classical hand calculations and CAE simulations (static, dynamic, fatigue, nonlinear, aeroelastic, impact)
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Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders, including senior management
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Lead and plan structural analysis work packages, ensuring schedules and quality
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Mentor junior engineers and support professional development
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Contribute to methods, processes, and tool improvements
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Support composite stress analysis and fault investigations
Experience & Skills Required
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Proven experience as a Stress Engineer delivering structural analysis work packages
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Skilled in CAE tools (Hyperworks desirable) and classical hand calculation methods
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Strong communication and report-writing skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
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Problem-solving mindset with proactive approach to method and process improvement
Benefits
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Company Bonus
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Competitive Pension
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Flexible working & leave
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Enhanced parental leave and healthcare benefits
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On-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
Security: Security Clearance (SC) required; UK citizen or dual UK national
Location: Hertfordshire (3 days a week onsite)
Salary: Circa £58,000 + bonus + benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to lead the structural design and development of next-generation aerospace products. As a Stress Engineer, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver advanced aerospace structural solutions, from concept through detailed design and in-service support.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Stress Engineer to apply expertise in both classical hand calculations and CAE modelling, working on cutting-edge military systems.
Key Responsibilities
*
Deliver structural analysis as a Stress Engineer across the product lifecycle
*
Perform classical hand calculations and CAE simulations (static, dynamic, fatigue, nonlinear, aeroelastic, impact)
*
Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders, including senior management
*
Lead and plan structural analysis work packages, ensuring schedules and quality
*
Mentor junior engineers and support professional development
*
Contribute to methods, processes, and tool improvements
*
Support composite stress analysis and fault investigations
Experience & Skills Required
*
Proven experience as a Stress Engineer delivering structural analysis work packages
*
Skilled in CAE tools (Hyperworks desirable) and classical hand calculation methods
*
Strong communication and report-writing skills
*
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
*
Problem-solving mindset with proactive approach to method and process improvement
Benefits
*
Company Bonus
*
Competitive Pension
*
Flexible working & leave
*
Enhanced parental leave and healthcare benefits
*
On-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
Security: Security Clearance (SC) required; UK citizen or dual UK national