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Belcan is looking for an experienced Contract Senior Stress Engineer to support cutting-edge Research & Technology (R&T) aerostructures Static Stress activities based in Bristol, initially on a 4 month Inside IR35 contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation aerospace concepts and technology demonstrators, helping mature innovative structural solutions from concept through to TRL3 and beyond.
The Senior Stress Engineer will play a key role in the assessment and substantiation of composite (CFRP) structures, applying Airbus-approved methodologies to analyse, evaluate and validate novel designs. Working within a research-driven environment, you'll combine analytical expertise with practical engineering judgement to support the development of future aircraft technologies.
What you'll be doing:
Performing static stress analysis of advanced CFRP structures and demonstrators
Developing and assessing analytical and finite element models
Correlating analysis results with physical test data
Producing high-quality stress reports and technical documentation
Supporting concept development, design reviews and technology maturation activities
Presenting technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders
What we're looking for:
Significant aerospace structural stress analysis experience
Strong composites (CFRP) analysis expertise
Working knowledge of the Airbus ISAMI stress analysis suite
Experience with FEA tools such as Nastran, Patran or HyperMesh
Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
Research & Development experience
Knowledge of Airbus 3DX design-to-FEM processes
Join Belcan and help define the future of aircraft structures through innovative engineering and world-class aerospace research.
Apply today.
About Us
Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.