Stress Engineer

Role Overview

An exciting contract opportunity has arisen for a Stress Engineer within the aerospace industry, supporting ongoing product development and operational improvement activities across commercial aircraft programmes. Based in Filton, this role will focus on structural assessment, fatigue analysis, and operational evaluations that contribute to the continued development of aircraft systems and procedures.

The Stress Engineer will play a key role in analysing fleet operations, assessing the impact of ground manoeuvres on landing gear fatigue life, and supporting the redefinition of aircraft towing allowances. Working closely with engineering specialists, technical teams, and external suppliers, the Stress Engineer will help deliver technically robust solutions that improve product performance and operational flexibility.

This contract opportunity in Filton offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects within the aerospace industry, combining detailed engineering analysis with stakeholder engagement and project coordination. The Stress Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to support the delivery of key engineering improvements across the aerospace industry.

Contract Details

• 6-month contract inside IR36
• Location: Filton
• Rate: £46 per hour Umbrella
• Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite

Responsibilities

• Research historical engineering documentation and archives to identify previously assessed towing cases, usage frequencies, operational assumptions, and analysis methodologies.
• Analyse fleet operational data to compare current aircraft usage against maintenance manual limitations and support future operational recommendations.
• Perform structural and fatigue assessments relating to aircraft ground operations and landing gear usage.
• Prepare technical data packages containing fatigue loads, spectra, damage calculations, and occurrence data for supplier evaluations.
• Act as the primary interface between engineering teams and external suppliers to support technical investigations and solution development.
• Coordinate activities across multiple engineering disciplines, including loads, structural analysis, technical publications, and customer support functions.
• Manage engineering project activities to ensure delivery against agreed quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Produce technical reports and engineering documentation to support operational improvements and maintenance manual updates.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in stress or structural analysis within the aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of landing gear structures, fatigue analysis, and airworthiness limitations.
• Understanding of fatigue loads, load spectra, damage accumulation, and life-limit calculations.
• Ability to research, interpret, and evaluate historical engineering documentation and technical archives.
• Experience analysing fleet, operational, or performance data.
• Strong technical report writing and engineering documentation skills.
• Proven ability to engage with suppliers and coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within complex engineering environments.

Application Instructions

If you are an experienced Stress Engineer with a background in structural analysis, fatigue assessment, and aerospace engineering, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with your latest CV detailing your relevant technical experience, project background, and suitability for this Filton-based contract opportunity.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan