Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and strong experience in aerospace structural or stress analysis. Candidates must be proficient in FEA software and possess a solid understanding of aerospace certification requirements and regulatory standards.
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Job Description
ALTEN is looking for an experienced Stress Engineer to support an exciting aerospace engineering programme focused on the structural integrity and performance of landing gear systems and components.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in stress analysis, structural assessment and finite element analysis (FEA) to work on safety-critical aerospace equipment.
- Location: Gloucester
- On Site: Fully onsite
- Clearance: Clearable
- Experience Level: Mid Level
- Perform static and dynamic stress analysis of landing gear structures and components, including struts, wheels, brakes, linkages and associated assemblies.
- Conduct structural assessments for aerospace loading conditions including landing, taxiing and fatigue environments.
- Carry out hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to substantiate engineering designs.
- Develop, refine and assess finite element models using tools such as ANSYS, MSC NASTRAN or ABAQUS.
- Correlate analytical and FEA predictions against physical test results, identifying and resolving discrepancies where required.
- Assess designs against relevant aerospace certification requirements and engineering standards, including applicable FAR/CS requirements and regulatory expectations.
- Work closely with design, materials, manufacturing and test engineers to identify opportunities for structural and weight optimisation.
- Produce clear and comprehensive stress reports, technical substantiation and certification documentation.
- Provide technical input throughout the design and product lifecycle, supporting engineering reviews and technical decision-making.
- Support failure investigations and root-cause analysis (RCA) relating to structural or in-service issues.
- Develop technically robust recommendations and corrective actions based on engineering analysis.
Required Skills:
- Strong experience within aerospace structural or stress analysis.
- Experience performing both hand calculations and finite element analysis.
- Good understanding of static strength, fatigue, structural integrity and dynamic loading.
- Practical experience with one or more major FEA packages such as ANSYS, NASTRAN or ABAQUS.
- Experience analysing metallic aerospace structures and components.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, load cases, material properties and test data.
- Experience producing stress reports and technical substantiation documentation.
- An understanding of aerospace certification and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
- Landing gear systems or components
- Aircraft structural components or other safety-critical aerospace systems
- Fatigue and durability analysis
- FEA model development and validation
- Correlation of analytical models against structural test data
- Aerospace certification programmes
- Investigation of component failures or in-service engineering issues
- Structural or weight optimisation
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
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𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems. Founded in 1988 and present in 30+ countries, the Group has established itself as the global leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences – Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors. OUR VISION: BUILDING TOMORROW’S WORLD TODAY We are convinced that engineers are the architects who build tomorrow’s world today. As a global leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support businesses in their technological and sustainable transformation. We commit to making a positive impact over time and on people, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and always staying one step ahead. We are driven by one ambition: to think about the future in the present. A LEADING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER ALTEN is involved in all projects with a technological dimension for the Technical, Research & Development Divisions and IT Systems Divisions of major corporate, telecoms and service clients, requiring the involvement of high-level Consultant-Engineers. To achieve this, the Group has put in place a world-renowned technical organization of excellence. 🔹 12 Industries covered 🔹 21 Delivery Centers 🔹 6,500+ Clients FULL COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGIES The Group covers a wide range of expertise in Engineering and IT Services in order to meet our clients’ needs. We bring together and coordinate at the transnational level, specialists and consultants, experts in their profession who support our clients in their issues of digital transformation, innovation, product development, supply chain, etc.
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