About this role
We are seeking two Senior Stress Engineers to support the development of actuation systems within a high-profile aerospace/defence programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with clients and internal teams to develop unit and component loading casesSupport preliminary sizing analysis and conceptual design activitiesPerform classical stress analysis, including:Strength of materialsStatic and fatigue calculationsLoad rationalisationConduct FEA analysis, including:Linear and non-linear analysisContact and dynamic analysisVibration analysisDerive margins of safety and damage assessments Required Skills:
Extensive experience as a Stress Engineer within aerospace or defenceStrong background in mechanical / structural analysisExperience working on actuation systems or similar mechanical systemsAbility to produce and review detailed technical documentationPrepare, review, and update key stress documentation, including:
Stress PlansStress Reports (preliminary & final)Stress Calculation SheetsVibration Analysis ReportsLoad Definition ReportsIntegrated Drawing Release PlansContribute to:
Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)Design to Cost and Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFM/A)Support requirements development alongside the Actuation IPT teamContribute to system and unit architecture developmentExtensive experience as a Stress Engineer within aerospace or defenceStrong background in mechanical / structural analysis.Proven experience with:
Classical stress methodsFEA tools (e.g. Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran)Experience working on actuation systems or similar mechanical systemsAbility to produce and review detailed technical documentationRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Desirable Skills:
Experience in flight control or actuation systemsExposure to safety-critical design environmentsEligible for UK Security clearance 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 industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible 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.