Stress Engineer - Static Analysis Aerostructures

1w1 week ago

ALTEN

Bristol, GB · Full-time · £50,000 – £70,000

About this role

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries. We partner with industry leaders in Aeronautics, Aerospace, and Defence to deliver innovative solutions. Join our teams of passionate engineers working on cutting-edge projects that shape technology and sustainability.

We’re seeking a Senior Structural Model Owner to take ownership of the aircraft Global Finite Element Model (GFEM), underpinning loads, static strength, structural dynamics, and aeroelastic analysis. This aircraft-level role involves owning and developing the core model that enables downstream stress, loads, and flight physics activities. You’ll sit at the centre of the programme with influence over modelling, analysis, and validation.

Collaborate across airframe, loads & dynamics, and flight physics teams as the focal point for GFEM activities. Define and manage model inputs from stress, design, mass properties, and systems teams. Lead model reduction, validation, and updates driven by design changes.

Empower yourself to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions at ALTEN. Build tomorrow’s world today by correlating models with Ground Vibration Test (GVT) and flight test data. Gain real influence in dynamic and aeroelastic discussions.

Requirements

Strong experience in finite element modelling within aerospace or complex structures
Experience working at sub-assembly or full aircraft model level (not just detail stress analysis)
Proven background in model reduction techniques (e.g. superelements, Craig-Bampton, CMS)
Solid understanding of loads, structural dynamics, and aeroelasticity
Experience with model validation and correlation (e.g. GVT, test data)
Proficiency with tools such as MSC Nastran or Altair Optistruct
Experience using Python or MATLAB for automation or analysis workflows
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple engineering teams

Responsibilities

Own and develop the aircraft-level Global Finite Element Model for loads, static, and dynamic analysis
Act as the focal point for all GFEM-related activities across the Loads & Dynamics function
Define, negotiate, and manage model inputs from stress, design, mass properties, and systems teams
Perform and document model validation (static checks, dynamic behaviour, and quality assurance)
Lead model reduction activities (e.g. superelements, component mode synthesis)
Implement updates driven by design changes, weight evolution, and configuration changes
Support multibody model development and integration
Correlate models with Ground Vibration Test (GVT) and flight test data

Benefits

Work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability
Partner with industry leaders across Aeronautics, Aerospace, and Defence
Empower talented engineers to innovate and solve complex challenges
Deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today