Stress Engineer
5 days ago
Bristol
Job Title: Stress Engineer - Aircraft Structures Location: Bristol, UK Salary: £50,000 per annum Company: Morson Projects About Us Morson Projects is a leading engineering and design solutions provider, delivering innovative support to the aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering sectors. With a strong reputation for excellence, we partner with some of the world's leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, providing expertise across the full engineering lifecycle. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Stress Engineer to join our aerospace division in Bristol, specialising in aircraft structures. You will play a critical role in supporting our clients by delivering high-quality structural analysis, ensuring designs meet stringent safety, certification, and performance standards. Key Responsibilities • Perform detailed stress analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structures using classical methods and finite element analysis (FEA)., • Conduct static, fatigue, and damage tolerance assessments in accordance with relevant airworthiness requirements., • Support the development and validation of structural concepts, modifications, and repairs., • Prepare high-quality technical reports and documentation for both internal stakeholders and external clients/regulatory authorities., • Work closely with design, manufacturing, and certification teams to resolve structural challenges., • Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. Skills & Experience Required • Degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline., • Proven experience as a Stress Engineer within the aerospace industry, ideally with a focus on aircraft structures., • Strong capability in hand calculations and finite element modelling/analysis (e.g. NASTRAN, PATRAN, HyperMesh, Abaqus)., • Knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance methodologies., • Familiarity with civil or military aircraft certification requirements (EASA/FAA/DEF-STAN)., • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams., • Strong communication skills, with experience in producing clear and concise technical documentation. What We Offer • Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum., • Opportunity to work on high-profile aerospace projects with leading industry partners., • Career development and progression opportunities within a growing organisation., • A supportive and collaborative working environment., • Flexible benefits package.