Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Stress Engineer to join the Mechanical team as a contractor.
The Stress Engineer will support the design and development of structural components for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and other aerospace applications. The contractor will be responsible for performing structural substantiation through analytical methods and finite element analysis (FEA), developing load cases, assessing static and fatigue performance, and producing stress reports suitable for design review and customer compliance. They will be required to work closely with teams across the business within a multidisciplinary project team to ensure the delivery of projects to the agreed technical requirements, timescales and budget. This role will be predominantly based in the Stirling Dynamics Bristol office with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent (Master’s preferred).
Strong experience in structural/stress analysis for mechanical systems, ideally within a regulated environment.
A competitive rate will be agreed based on the contractor's experience.
Stirling Dynamics is an advanced engineering company located in the UK and Germany that provides high-end engineering products and services. Our strength is not only in providing world-leading technical expertise but also in our ability to work collaboratively with customers to build strong relationships with a focus on open communication and transparency. With over three decades of experience and as part of the Expleo Group, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on multiple aircraft and marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe.
Trading since 1987, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on over 70 different aircraft types and multiple marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe. Furthermore, we are approved to the global aerospace quality standard AS9100 and a member of the ITAR Approved Community.
Exports make up over 70% of our business and our teams support clients in North America, Western Europe, and the Asia Pacific. We respect the differences in international cultures and recognise that every organisation has their own preferred way of working. Our flexible contracting models, coupled with cultural awareness, ensure that customer satisfaction is achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
Stirling Dynamics was acquired by Expleo in 2018. Expleo is a world-class partner in engineering, quality and digital solutions for clients operating in the aerospace, automotive, defence, financial services, industrial, and transportation sectors. With around 15,000 employees in more than 30 countries, Expleo has the cutting-edge technical know-how and proven expertise in complex and critical systems. In 2020, Expleo achieved a turnover of around 1.1 billion euros.
