Job Description

Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies. In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of € 17.8 bn, new orders for € 20.9 bn and invested € 2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digital industry and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.

We are looking for a: Stress Analyst

Site: Torino / Venegono Superiore / Pomigliano D’Arco

Responsabilities:

The purpose of work is to conduct structural end fatigue analyses of composite and metal parts through hand calculations (i.e Excel spreadsheets) and FEM specialistic activities.

FE Analysis

• Perform Linear and Non-linear FE Analysis using commercial Pre and Post software (e.g., Apex, Patran, Hypermesh) and common solvers (e.g., MSC.Nastran);
• Conduct Explicit FE Analysis (Bird Strike, Crash, Impact) using LS-Dyna, MSC.Nastran SOL 700 (Dytran), or Radioss.

Support and Testing

• Provide support for manufacturing and in-service structural parts throughout their lifecycle;
• Contribute to structural test requirements and compare analytical vs. experimental results;
• Prepare stress analysis reports and test assessment reports.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Airvehicle department for loads;
• Work with the Design department for CAD surfaces;
• Coordinate with Large Structural Laboratories for detailed tests, sub-components tests, and full-scale tests;
• Engage with the Material & Processes team for materials allowable.

Education: Master’s Degree in Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering.

Seniority: Junior, 0-3 years of experience

Requirements:

• Proficiency in FEM software and solvers;
• Experience with explicit FE Analysis;
• Good programming for scripting (i.e. python, VBA) is required.

Attitudes:

• Problem Solving;
• Communication skills and ability to interface with different stakeholders;
• Attitude for teamwork;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Flexibility and ability to adapt;
• Proactivity;
• Good level of written and spoken English, B2.

Other:

Availability for travelling outside Italy.

Working with us you will be able to continuously face new challenges and high technological experiences constantly increasing competencies and knowledge.

Seniority:

Junior

Primary Location:

IT - Torino - C.so Francia

Additional Locations:

IT - Napoli - Pomigliano, IT - Venegono Superiore

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite