Senior Stress Engineer

Expleo is a trusted partner for engineering, quality services, and digital transformation. We collaborate with world-leading aerospace manufacturers, delivering cutting-edge solutions in structural analysis, finite element modelling, numerical simulation, and certification support. At Expleo, we foster innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth, empowering our teams to shape the future of aerospace engineering.

We are looking for a Senior Stress Engineer to deliver structural engineering artefacts across a number of projects. This role requires expertise in both metallic and composite materials – ideally next-generation technologies – and the ability to lead technical decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and methodology development.

The role reports directly to the Engineering Team Lead.

• Deliver project outputs to quality standards and deadlines.
• Manage project schedules, cost estimates, and team resources to meet objectives.
• Make key technical decisions on design architecture, material performance, and structural integrity.
• Conduct detailed stress analysis on composite structures.
• Conduct detailed stress analysis on metallic structures.
• Perform finite element analysis using recognized toolsets (e.g., Nastran/Patran, Simcenter 3D, Hyperworks).
• Generate stress documentation including reserve factor summaries, justifications, and certification reports.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks within assigned projects.
• Support test planning and alternative compliance strategies (e.g., analysis, similarity).
• Interpret design data for stress analysis, including materials, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with local and remote teams.
• Participate in technical and customer reviews, including formal gate reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Proficiency in stress analysis techniques for aerospace components.
• Strong understanding of metallic materials and structures.
• Skilled in finite element modelling and post-processing.
• Ability to interpret complex design data and translate into stress assessments.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong understanding of composite materials and structures.
• Strong Leadership skills
• Demonstrated leadership in technical project delivery.
• Specific skills for the role:Fuselage analysis and Legacy hand calculations

• Knowledge of certification processes and compliance strategies.
• Previous signatory authority for stress reports and drawings.

• Experience of working with Remote teams.
• Experience in guiding junior engineers and managing small teams
• Experience with next-generation composite materials and technologies.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive