Eclectic Recruitment Ltd
Principal Stress Engineer
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Principal Stress Engineer Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal Stress Engineer to join a specialist Mechanical Analysis function to support the structural design and development of a next-generation complex weapon platform.
This role performs the duties of a senior structural analysis lead and reports into the Mechanical Analysis leadership team, working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams across multiple UK sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the structural design and development of advanced aerospace structures across the full product lifecycle
- Deliver and oversee structural and thermal analysis activities from early concept through detailed design, qualification, manufacture, and in-service support
- Plan, estimate, and manage multiple structural analysis work packages to time, cost, and quality
- Apply classical hand calculations alongside advanced CAE techniques, including static, dynamic, fatigue, non-linear, impact, and kinematic analysis
- Support qualification and design testing activities, including fault investigation and loads derivation
- Prepare and present clear, comprehensive technical reports to a range of stakeholders, including senior management
- Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
- Mentor and technically support junior engineers, promoting best practice and professional development
- Actively contribute to the development and improvement of analysis methods, tools, and processes
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Ideal Candidate Profile:
Would have:
- Strong experience in structural analysis within an aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated engineering environment
- Proven capability in leading and delivering complex analysis activities using both hand calculations and CAE tools
- Experience with CAE modelling tools (HyperWorks desirable)
- Exposure to a broad range of structural disciplines including static, dynamic, fatigue, and non-linear analysis
- Composite stress analysis experience (desirable)
- Confidence presenting technical findings and recommendations to varied audiences
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and technical excellence
Must have:
- A degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, or significant equivalent industry experience
- Demonstrated experience planning, estimating, and owning structural analysis work packages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- A strong problem-solving approach with the confidence to take technical responsibility
- Willingness to obtain and hold UK security clearance (DV desirable)
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Benefits Package:
- Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
- Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
- Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
- Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
- Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
- Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
- Free parking
- Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities
Application Information:
If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!
Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.
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