STRESS ENGINEERS based Stevenage rate to 33per hour. Initial 6 months contracts
Applicants will need to have experience of detailed stress analysis and fe modelling, with good lightweight structure experience
Hand and computer aided detailed strength and stiffness analysis of lightweight spacecraft and related structures. Must be aware of the NASTRAN output format and use for detailed stress analysis. Must be able to work from self generated load balances and NASTRAN output. Must have a thorough understanding of aerospace design, analysis, materials and process techniques. Must have a thorough understanding of the methods and techniques of detailed stress analysis.

Outline Job Profile

We are looking for someone who can do both detailed stress analysis and fe modelling, with good lightweight structure experience. The work is on spacecraft platform structure.

Dependant on choice of candidate duties may include :
Hand and computer aided detailed strength and stiffness analysis of lightweight spacecraft and related structures. Must be aware of the NASTRAN output format and use for detailed stress analysis. Must be able to work from self generated load balances and NASTRAN output. Must have a thorough understanding of aerospace design, analysis, materials and process techniques. Must have a thorough understanding of the methods and techniques of detailed stress analysis.
Providing information for Designers to produce Engineering Drawings.
Support static and dynamic testing including loads specification and test result assessment
Finite element model generation and use for static/dynamic loads using a pre- and post-processor and the Nastran solver.
Interpreting engineering drawings and competent use of electronic media to convey engineering information; produce concise reports for delivery to customer.
Write up work clearly concisely and fully referenced.
Reporting to a Lead Stress Engineer working within a concurrent engineering team comprising Structures, Thermal, Propulsion and Manufacturing Engineers and having a good appreciation of their work