Senior Stress Engineer – Aerospace Landing Gear (Remote 1d/wk)

Héroux-Devtek Inc.; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Runcorn seeks a Senior Stress Engineer to join their design and testing team for innovative aircraft landing gear systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, strong stress analysis experience, and knowledge of FEA and reporting standards. This role offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth, with competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

Remote work options

Supportive work environment

Friend referral bonuses

Team-building social events

Qualifications

• Proven ability to determine applied loads on components by interpretation of system drawings.
• Competent in using classical methods and computer simulation tools.
• Knowledge of modeling landing gear systems using dynamic simulation tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team engaged in the design, manufacture and testing of aircraft landing gear systems.
• Produce reports on analyses and tests to a standard sufficient for issue to Civil and Military Airworthiness Authorities.

Skills

Stress analysis experience

Hand stress calculations

FEA methods (ABAQUS)

Reporting skills

Knowledge of airworthiness requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

nCode or MSC/Fatigue

Microsoft Software

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Runcorn seeks a Senior Stress Engineer to join their design and testing team for innovative aircraft landing gear systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, strong stress analysis experience, and knowledge of FEA and reporting standards. This role offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth, with competitive salaries and benefits.