Stress Engineer

Stress Engineer

• Role – Stress Engineer
• Contract – 12 months
• Rate – £50 Per hour Inside IR35
• Location – Derby 3/4x per week

Are you a Stress Engineer looking to work on some of the UK’s most advanced defence engineering projects? This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced stress engineer to join a high-performing embedded team delivering complex mechanical and structural solutions within a highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects where safety, precision, and technical excellence are critical.

The Role

As a Stress Engineer, you’ll be responsible for producing design calculations and supporting the development of mechanical equipment and structural support systems across major defence programmes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing stress calculations to recognised design codes including ASME and Eurocode
• Supporting mechanical and structural design activities
• Collaborating with CAD teams and suppliers to develop engineering drawings
• Producing and updating technical specifications and reports
• Supporting technical reviews and engineering assessments
• Ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Delivering cost-effective and technically robust engineering solutions

Key Skills

• Experience working with codes such as ASME VIII, EN13445, Eurocode 3, BS EN 1090 or EN13001
• Background in stress analysis within defence, nuclear, heavy engineering, or similar industries
• Knowledge of FEA tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, or LS-Dyna
• Understanding of steelwork, structural components, materials, and joint design
• Experience producing stress analysis reports and engineering calculations
• Familiarity with CE and/or UKCA compliance requirements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Please note that this role will require UK Security Clearance!

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