Senior Stress Engineer

Company: ARCA
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Senior Stress Engineers – Outside IR35

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ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in multiple Senior Stress Engineers on a contract basis.

This is a hands-on role within an established team, supporting structural analysis across airframe primary and secondary structures.

The work:

  • Finite Element modelling and analysis of airframe structures using NASTRAN / HyperMesh
  • Execution of delegated stress analysis across the programme
  • Fatigue, fracture and vibration analysis to assess structural integrity under load
  • Production of stress reports and substantiation documentation
  • Working closely with Design and wider engineering teams to resolve stress-driven design challenges

What they’re looking for:

  • Strong experience across airframe structures (primary and/or secondary)
  • Solid experience with NASTRAN / HyperMesh (or equivalent xwzovoh FEA tools)
  • Experience at checking / sign-off level would be advantageous

Details:

  • Contract: 4–5 months initially – outside IR35
  • Location: Bristol area with hybrid working available

If it sounds relevant, please apply for immediate consideration

Posted: June 2nd, 2026