Stirling Dynamics

Stress Engineer – Contractor

Stirling Dynamics

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bristol • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Perform structural analysis of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to satisfy project requirements.
  • Prepare design support documentation and maintaine concise engineering records.
  • Conduct static and fatigue assessment of metallic component using classical hand calculation and FEA (Finite Element Analysis).
  • Support design trade studies by recommending structural improvements for weight reduction, stiffness, manufacturability, and reliability.
  • Generate and maintain stress substantiation documentation such as stress reports or certification/compliance evidence packs.
  • Work closely with design engineers to ensure stress considerations are incorporated early in the design cycle.
  • Participate in technical design reviews and provide stress sign-off support (PDR/CDR type reviews).
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards and best practices relevant to the work, including those issued via the Company’s Quality Management System, certification and statutory bodies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent (Master’s preferred).
  • Strong understanding of static and fatigue strength analysis principles, including familiarity with various typical aerospace metallic materials.
  • Proficiency with FEA tools such as ANSYS, Nastran/Patran or similar, including the validation and verification process.
  • Ability to collaborate with design engineers to optimise geometry for structural performance and manufacturability.
  • Strong technical writing skills: able to create clear stress reports with traceable assumptions and results.
  • Ability to communicate analysis outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced development environments.
  • Understanding of certification-oriented development of aerospace structures.
  • Familiarity with landing gear structural substantiation and typical design practices.
  • CAD familiarity (CATIA v5/3DX, SolidWorks) to support geometry interrogation.
Benefits
  • A competitive rate will be agreed based on the contractor's experience.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
structural analysisstatic strength analysisfatigue strength analysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)stress substantiation documentationtechnical writinggeometry optimizationcertification-oriented developmentlanding gear structural substantiationdesign trade studies
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationtechnical writingproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilitytime managementinterpersonal skillscritical thinkingability to work in fast-paced environments
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringMaster's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree in Aerospace Engineering