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Principal Stress Engineer

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Basildon

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

28 days ago

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An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Stress Engineer to join their hybrid team in Basildon. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your expertise in stress analysis and finite element techniques to assess mechanical designs for strength and safety. You'll be responsible for generating finite element models, advising on structural dynamics, and ensuring compliance with military and civil standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to complex projects while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the engineering field, this role is perfect for you.

Proven experience in conducting stress analysis and structural engineering.
Strong knowledge of finite element techniques and classical calculations.

Conduct stress analysis and advise on structural engineering activities.
Generate finite element models and ensure compliance with standards.

Stress Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Classical Hand Calculations

Mechanical Design

Structural Engineering

Siemens NX

Nastran

Job Description

Principal Stress Engineer

Basildon (Hybrid)
£70ph (Inside IR35)
6 month contract (min)

*Please note, we can only consider Sole UK for this role, due to security restrictions*

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results and advising on all aspects of Structural Engineering activities.

What you'll do as a Principal Stress Engineer:

Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per Leonardo UK requirements.
Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product.
Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex Products using Siemens NX.
Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired Product Requirements.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards).
Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product life cycle.

Technical Requirements - Principal Stress Engineer

Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment).
Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment.
Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques.

This is a hybrid role, based from our Basildon site. The location of working; on-site or home based, will be determined by Project and Security classification

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