Static Stress Engineer - Wing Structures

Static Stress Engineer

Location:

Filton (hybrid on‑site, minimum 60%)

Hours:

35 hours per week, flexible within 7am-7pm
Pay: £38.88 per hour PAYE / £52 per hour Umbrella (dependent on signatory status)

Guidant Global is proud to partner with Airbus to recruit a Static Stress Engineer who will play a key role in developing and improving wing structures across major aircraft programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong aerospace stress analysis experience, particularly within Airbus environments, who is ready to contribute to high‑impact engineering work while continuing to grow their expertise.

• Perform static stress analysis on fixed‑wing structures using Airbus PMTs.
• Conduct trade studies and support design improvements.
• Assess impacts of in‑service occurrences and support risk assessments.
• Produce and compile stress justification reports and certification dossiers (metallic & composite).

• Work closely with Wing Engineering teams across Airbus.
• Report progress to Delivery Team Leaders and Senior/Lead Stress Engineers.
• Contribute to high‑quality documentation and signatory‑level reviews (if delegated).

• Strong background in aerospace stress analysis.
• Previous experience working within Airbus and familiarity with Airbus' tools and ways of working.
• Hands‑on experience in airframe certification, static analysis, and in‑service investigations.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work to delivery timelines.

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Delegated signatory approval (or working towards it).
• Working knowledge of Nastran, Hyperworks, Python scripting and ISAMI.
• Experience with Airbus wing structures.

• BPSS+ clearance required (processed by Airbus Security).
• IR35:
  This role falls inside IR35.

Your analysis will directly support the safety, efficiency, and performance of Airbus aircraft in operation worldwide.

Opportunities to develop or achieve stress approval/signatory status.
Exposure to cutting‑edge structural engineering challenges.
Work alongside highly skilled engineering teams at one of the world’s leading aerospace organisations.

As a Guidant Global contractor, you join a community that values well‑being, flexibility, and a positive work experience throughout your assignment.

If you’re an experienced Stress Engineer looking for your next challenge with an industry leader, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us create the next generation of aviation excellence.

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