Principal Stress Engineer

Position Available : Principal Stress Engineer

Location : Hertfordshire

Salary : £50, - £60, (DoE) + Benefits

Experience needed : We're looking for senior-level structural analysts with a proven track record in delivering complex mechanical analysis packages. You'll be confident in both classical hand calculations and CAE tools, and capable of guiding design solutions across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

About the role :

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Stress Engineer to lead structural and thermal analysis activities on a next-generation complex defence system. This role is vital to ensuring the integrity and performance of mechanical solutions, from early-stage concept through to in-service support.

Working collaboratively with mechanical, systems, and design engineers, you'll lead structural design validation, using a broad range of techniques from static and dynamic stress analysis to impact modelling and fatigue assessments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plan, estimate, and deliver mechanical analysis work packages throughout the product life cycle
• Perform structural assessments using classical hand calculations and CAE tools (Hyperworks highly desirable)
• Interpret results to influence design decisions and verify mechanical performance
• Lead or contribute to technical reviews, presenting findings to stakeholders across functions
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team
• Drive improvements to methods, tools, and processes within the mechanical analysis capability
• Collaborate across departments including Design, Systems, and Manufacturing
• Support test planning and qualification activities including fault investigation and load derivation

What we need from you :

If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!