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Posted 2 June 2025
Job ref: 243446AHS

Stress Engineer

Role: Stress Engineer
Location: Cwmbran
Contract: Permanent (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Stress Engineer to join a leading engineering services provider supporting advanced aerospace programmes. You’ll play a key role in the structural analysis and validation of aircraft seating systems, ensuring safety, durability, and compliance with aerospace standards.
This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility with 3 days on-site in Cwmbran and 2 days working from home.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Performing finite element analysis (FEA) using Altair Hyperworks (Hypermesh, Optistruct, Hyperview) and MSC Nastran

  • Conducting linear and non-linear implicit analysis

  • Producing and reviewing aerospace-standard classical stress calculations

  • Validating FE models and simulation results

  • Preparing and presenting high-quality technical reports

  • Collaborating closely with Design, Certification, and Production teams

What We Are Looking For:

  • Strong experience with Altair Hyperworks and MSC Nastran

  • Proficiency in linear and non-linear FEA

  • Skilled in FE model validation and checking

  • Strong grasp of classical hand calculations

Desirable:

  • Experience with Radioss or other non-linear explicit solvers

  • Knowledge of fatigue analysis, damage tolerance, and occupant injury criteria

  • Background in the aerospace industry

  • Familiarity with FAR/CS 25-561, EASA Part 21J, and ARP 5526

What’s in It for You?
Join a dynamic and supportive team with a strong focus on career progression, innovation, and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

  • 185 hours of holiday per year + bank holidays

  • Generous pension scheme (5% employee / 8% employer contribution)

  • Life insurance – 4x annual salary

  • Employee Share Scheme

  • Ongoing training & career development

  • Hybrid working

  • Early Friday finish

If you’re a driven and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for aerospace, apply now to be part of a high-impact team working on the future of aircraft seating technology.

Apply now

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