Aircraft Stress Analysis Engineer Bristol / Hybrid (M5 / M4 / M32 area). 12 month fixed-term contract. My client is a rapidly expanding Engineering Consultancy, who have been engaged for an exciting aerospace programme. As an organisation, they employ over 16,000 people, across 22 Countries and are proud to house some of the best talent in the industry all attracted to the organisation by their exciting portfolio (spanning over 300 clients globally) and their excellent reputation in the marketplace. They are now looking for an Aircraft Stress Analysis Engineer to join them on this project, on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. Does this sound like the exciting next step of your career? The key responsibilities of your new role as Stress Analysis Engineer, are as follows: Analysis of Metallic & Composite structural components. Work with a team responsible for the review and analysis of aircraft structural modifications to show compliance to FAR/CAR etc. regulations. Development of Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) for loads. Development of DFEM for sizing parts having complex configuration. Development of Analysis templates using classical methods. Review technical presentations, interpret the results and present the same to Customer during PDR & CDR gates. Responsible for ensuring 100% quality and on-time delivery Conduct project review meetings to share the lessons learned and best practices to the team to improve quality Responsible for providing alternative solutions on field issues My client is keen to find someone with : Expertise in handling various structural analysis tools preferably MSC Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh etc. 2D & 3D Finite Element modelling of simple, moderate and complex components (Plate, Hexahedral & tetrahedral elements) using MSC Nastran/Patran or HyperMesh Linear and non-linear static stress analysis (Geometric, Material and contact Linearity) using MSC Nastran/Patran Ability to interpret, modify MSC Nastran command statements in bulk data file and re-run analysis; Ability to de-bug FEA errors; perform batch runs for multiple BDFs etc. Good knowledge of Hand Calculations, able to propose methods for structural failure modes Review and understand Strength, stability and Durability requirements of structural components In return, my client is offering competitive remuneration, dependent on experience, and you will be able to benefit from a hybrid working model between their office, the Clients site and home. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract. If this role is of interest to you, please apply online.