Lead Stress Engineer

Lead Aircraft Stress Engineer Aerospace Structures

Permanent | Aerospace | Advanced Air Mobility

We are recruiting for an experienced Aircraft Stress Engineer to join a cutting‑edge aerospace programme focused on eVTOL (electric vertical take‑off and landing) aircraft and advanced air mobility platforms. This role is ideal for a hands‑on Structural Analysis Engineer with strong experience in airframe primary structures, composite materials, and certification‑driven environments.

• Perform detailed stress analysis on composite and metallic aircraft structures (wing, fuselage, empennage)
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools such as Nastran, Patran, Hypermesh, Abaqus or Simcenter 3D
• Produce and check stress reports (PSR, JSR) to support airworthiness and certification
• Support FAA / EASA certification activities
• Participate in design reviews, trade studies and structural optimisation
• Ensure structures meet safety, manufacturability and maintainability requirements
• Experience leading engineering teams ranging from 5 to 20 team members

• Background in aerospace structural analysis / aircraft stress engineering
• Strong knowledge of composite and metallic airframe structures
• Hands‑on experience with Nastran or equivalent FEA solvers
• Experience writing formal stress reports and certification documentation
• Familiarity with airworthiness regulations (FAA, EASA)

Desirable:
Hypersizer, Solver 400, Simcenter 3D, Windchill PLM, rotorcraft or eVTOL experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to next‑generation electric aircraft in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment. Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence.