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Belcan
Stress Engineer – Fuel Systems
Gloucestershire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Belcan
- Closes
- 03 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Contract Stress Engineer – Aircraft Fuel Systems
Belcan is seeking a talented Stress Engineer to support a defence aircraft Fuel Systems Programme, delivering critical structural and stress analysis activities that directly contribute to aircraft safety, airworthiness and operational capability, based from our Bristol office on a Hybrid work pattern on an initial 12 month contract Inside IR35.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, the Stress Engineer will assess and substantiate fuel system components, pipework, brackets and associated assemblies, supporting both ongoing development and in–service fleet requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a prestigious defence programme where your technical expertise will have a real–world impact.
What you will be doing:
Performing structural and stress assessments on Eurofighter fuel system installations and componentsDeveloping analytical and finite element models using industry–standard toolsProducing substantiation reports and certification evidenceAssessing design modifications, non–conformances and repair solutionsSupporting airworthiness, certification and investigation activitiesCollaborating with design, manufacturing, systems and certification teams
What we're looking for:
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or a related disciplineExperience in structural or stress analysis within aerospace or another highly regulated environmentKnowledge of static strength, fatigue, durability and damage tolerance principlesStrong hand calculation and engineering judgement skillsExperience producing technical reports and presenting engineering recommendations
Desirable Experience:
Military aerospace programmesFuel systems design and certificationAirworthiness and certification environmentsHyperWorks and CAE Pipe experience
Successful applicants must meet eligibility requirements to obtain UK Security Clearance
Why join Belcan?
Join a team supporting a flagship defence programme, working on technically challenging engineering projects that contribute directly to the safety, performance and availability of a world–leading combat aircraft.
Apply now and take your engineering career to new heights with Belcan.
About Us
Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high–quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Ad ID: 5418953137
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