Senior Stress Engineer

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Senior Stress Engineers – Outside IR35

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 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

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