CareerPlan

Advanced Stress Engineer

Bristol OfficeFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Perform stress analysis of metallic and composite aircraft structures to support design, testing, and certification for next-generation eVTOL aircraft.

Role type

Senior IC structural stress engineer

Builds

Airframe structures for Valo eVTOL aircraft

Domain

Aerospace / Electric Aviation

Required skills

stress analysis, structural mechanics, finite element analysis (FEA), hand calculations, material qualification, dynamic response analysis, fatigue analysis, certification compliance

Preferred skills

method development, numerical modelling, automation, transient/impact/crashworthiness analysis, damage tolerance methodologies, eVTOL program experience, full product lifecycle experience, familiarity with CS-23/CS-25/CS-27/CS-29 frameworks

Technologies

FEA tools, automation scripts

Responsibilities

Carry out stress analysis of metallic and composite structures; develop analysis methods from first principles; contribute to material qualification and test campaigns; perform dynamic response and vibration analysis; assess structural options with design engineers; prepare substantiation reports; collate certification evidence.

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC