Stress Engineer

We're hiring for a Stress Engineer.

Our client, a cutting-edge aerospace company with four advanced manufacturing sites worldwide, is seeking a Stress Engineer to join their growing team in Farnborough. With a strong focus on design, R&D, and manufacturing, their UK facility (home to 180 employees) plays a key role in developing world-class sensor technologies for extreme environments—particularly gas turbine engines used in aviation and beyond.

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Stress Engineer, you'll work at the forefront of product development, shaping the next generation of aerospace sensor technologies. This is not just about validation—it’s about pushing limits, exploring new frontiers, and turning concept into reality.

You’ll be empowered to lead analysis, assess performance, and provide insight that feeds directly into New Product Introduction (NPI)—all within a dynamic and collaborative engineering team.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse structural integrity of high-performance components using FEA tools and hand calculations

• Perform stress and mechanical tests to ensure products meet demanding aerospace requirements

• Evaluate fatigue life and durability under dynamic loads

• Collaborate with design, project, and manufacturing teams to drive product performance and quality

• Conduct failure investigations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Prepare technical reports and deliver presentations to key stakeholders

• Participate in qualification and certification activities

• Apply best practices in risk assessment, DFMEA, and design validation

What You Bring

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering, Physics, or related field

• Strong background in structural mechanics, stress analysis, and materials testing

• Experience with FEA software (e.g. Creo Simulate), CAD tools (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks)

• Proficiency in structural (linear static/dynamic), vibration, and thermal analysis

• Deep knowledge of engineering codes, design safety factors, and industry standards

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Analytical mindset, excellent documentation, and clear communication skills

• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Desirable:

• Experience in aerospace or regulated industries

• Familiarity with Siemens NX, TeamCenter, and NPI phase-gate processes

• Knowledge of sensor design, design for manufacture/assembly

• Continuous improvement mindset and interest in new analysis methodologies

Key Competencies

• Customer-focused, results-driven, and proactive

• Ethical, trustworthy, and values diversity

• Technically skilled with strong problem-solving ability

• Calm under pressure, action-oriented, and a collaborative team player

Ready to Launch Your Next Career Move? Apply now!