Job summary

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Stress Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Brighton.

Key skills required for this role

ANSYS, Aerospace, Defence, Stress, Analysis

Important

ANSYS

Job description

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Stress Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Brighton.

• Due to the nature of the role, you must be willing to undergo basic security checks.
• Fully onsite in Brighton with possible flexibility once up to speed with the project.
• OUTSIDE IR35, rates flexible dependant on experience.
• ANSYS experience is a must for this position.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a degree in an Engineering discipline
• Candidate would ideally hold professional membership of an engineering institution
• Demonstrable experience in utilising the following processes would be advantageous:
• Hand Calculations
• 3D Finite Element Modelling using tools such as Solidworks, Solidworks Simulation
• Linear and Non-Linear Analysis of Metallic and Non-Metallic Structures
• Fatigue Life Prediction of Structures
• Vibration Analysis - Harmonic and Random Vibration
• Articulate in the use of LabView
• Simulation using Matlab simulink and simscape

Skills:

It would be expected that the Engineering Analyst would already have a proven track record of applying some or all of the following skills/knowledge:

• Identify concepts/technologies for new product developments
• Understanding materials technologies in engineering analysis
• Understanding of industry leading engineering analysis tools
• Structural Analysis of new/modified equipment to requirements.
• Detail design features and characteristics of products as assigned.
• Ability to review designs against military environmental and configuration standards.
• Ability to produce Structural Design Records for new equipment
• Test Specification writing and implementation, when necessary.
• Product test implementation and/or supervision.
• Ability to prepare Flight Certification documentation in support of deliverable products.
• Liaison with Operations to ensure optimum choice of production methods and materials for economic manufacture.

Responsibilities:

It is expected that the position will require the following duties and responsibilities:

• Preparation of product engineering analysis reports for structural and pneumatic systems
• Preparation of airworthiness and safety management certification reports
• Assist in the definition and development of engineering materials and processes best practice
• Develop new predictive engineering models in support of new product development
• Develop structural engineering specifications involving metals and non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design.
• Damage tolerance, durability, design allowable and structural modelling.
• Specialties may include analysis of dynamics loads, stability, stress, fatigue, thermal and Gas System dynamics.
• Tools utilized may include Solidworks, Lab View, Matlab and a variety of software applications.