As a Stress Analysis Engineer, you will join the Derby team to support our activities within the aerospace sector.
Overview
We are seeking a Stress Analysis Engineer to support the analysis and modelling of complex aerospace engineering components within a highly technical environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced rotating equipment and engine systems, contributing to critical engineering assessments, technical reviews, and design validation activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking to apply their structural and stress analysis expertise to challenging aerospace applications while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform stress and structural analysis on aerospace components and assemblies.
- Conduct engine and rotating equipment modelling activities using industry-standard analysis tools.
- Assess component performance under static, dynamic, and impact loading conditions.
- Produce technical reports and present findings to engineering stakeholders.
- Participate in engineering reviews and provide recommendations to support design decisions.
- Ensure analysis activities are completed in accordance with project and industry requirements.
Required Skills:
- Experience in stress analysis, structural analysis, or impact analysis within an aerospace or automotive environment.
- Proficiency with ANSYS for finite element analysis and structural assessments.
- Experience using LS-DYNA for explicit dynamics, impact, or non-linear simulations.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, design data, and technical specifications.
- Strong technical reporting and problem-solving skills.
- Typically 4-6 years of relevant engineering experience.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Abaqus.
- Knowledge of composite material analysis.
- Previous experience analysing rotating equipment, engine components, or similar high-performance systems.
Security Clearance:
Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS clearance.
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.