Senior Stress Engineer – Defence/Nuclear – Derby – Permanent
Are you a stress analysis specialist ready to step into a high-impact role supporting the UK’s most critical infrastructure?
We're hiring a Senior Stress Engineer to join a leading engineering team based on-site in Derby. This is a full-time, staff position working 5 days per week on site — no hybrid working — supporting advanced projects in the defence and nuclear sectors.
What you’ll be doing:
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Delivering structural integrity substantiations via FEA and code-based assessments
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Supporting peer reviews and technical documentation
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Modelling and analysis using ABAQUS (explicit/implicit), Python scripting a plus
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Applying standards including ASME B&PVC, R6, and ideally RCC-M
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Providing defect tolerance and fatigue/fracture analysis
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Working within quality and time budgets, contributing to bids as required
What you’ll bring:
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Extensive experience in fatigue, fracture, and thermal stress assessments
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Nuclear or defence background preferred, though other regulated sectors considered
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Competence in ABAQUS/CAE or similar tools
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Familiarity with CRACKEN or equivalent
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UK sole nationality and eligibility for security clearance
Why this role?
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Be part of a world-class engineering function supporting national programmes
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Opportunities to influence complex, real-world outcomes
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Supportive and inclusive team culture
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Perks include wellbeing resources, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
This is a great opportunity to apply your technical expertise where it truly matters — in a sector that demands precision, resilience, and impact.
