Stress Engineer

Line Up Aviation
Belfast, County Antrim
6 months ago
Applications closed
Posted
28 Oct 2025 (6 months ago)

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Stress Engineer to join on an initial 12-month contract. As a Stress Engineer, you will be working within a team of Structural Engineers who are a mixture of technical specialists and engineering leads who are all passionate about finding technical solutions to support AIRBUS products.

Role: Stress Engineer
Pay: £46 - £52 per hour per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Belfast
Contract: Monday- Friday, 35Hours per week, 12 Month contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities

Static structural analysis, composite and metallic.
Ability to analyse and validate Metallic, Composites / Hybrids structures at component level for Static strength, F&DT and produce relevant strength margins or reserve factors according to validated and applicable Airbus methods & sizing processes.
Ability to provide stress analyses for the repair/acceptance of metallic, composites/hybrids structures.
Ensure airworthiness requirements for aircraft structures. Essential Skills

Ideally held T400 Concessions Approval previously
Airbus would be open to candidates who don't hold an approval but have relevant stress and/or concessions experience.
Experience with other aircrafts, military aircraft or product knowledge.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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