Senior Stress Engineer

Safran
Safran

Full-time

Posted on Nov 9, 2026
Entité de rattachement : Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 110 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2025 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense est une entreprise internationale de plus de 19 000 collaboratrices et collaborateurs, qui mobilisent expertises et esprit de corps pour concevoir des solutions de haute technologie dans les domaines de l'aéronautique, de la défense et du spatial. En combinant intelligence humaine et technologique, l'entreprise développe des produits et services pour les acteurs du monde civil et militaires, sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel et dans l'espace. Parce que nous sommes persuadés que chaque talent compte, nous valorisons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap pour nos opportunités d'emploi.
Métier / Emploi : Architecture et ingenierie des systemes/Ingenierie systeme
Type contrat : CDI
Description du poste :
Senior Stress EngineerWolverhamptonHybrid At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. About Safran Actuation Systems UK Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. We are seeking a skilled Senior Stress Engineer to support the design and development of advanced hydraulic, mechanical, geared, and electro-mechanical actuation systems. Working across the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, manufacturing, and production support, you will perform both preliminary and detailed structural analysis to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance. Using classical and computational analysis methods, you will assess structural integrity, fatigue, and failure modes while working closely with multidisciplinary teams and customers. This is an exciting opportunity to influence innovative aerospace solutions and solve complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment. Your role:• Perform preliminary sizing and structural analysis to support the concept, design, and development of advanced actuation systems.• Deliver stress analysis on a broad range of components, including hydraulic actuators, valve blocks, gearboxes, ball screw actuators, and associated mechanical systems.• Apply both classical and computational analysis techniques to assess the strength, durability, and performance of critical components.• Evaluate stress, strain, fatigue life, and failure modes of mechanical elements such as gears, splines, threads, lead/ball screws, and bearings to ensure robust and reliable designs.• Produce clear, concise technical reports and recommendations to support engineering decisions and customer requirements.Present analysis findings and technical updates to internal stakeholders and external customers.• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle, supporting the development and maturation of new and existing products.• Contribute to continuous product improvement by enhancing performance, reliability, and manufacturability.• Support manufacturing and production activities through root cause investigations and the implementation of effective corrective actions.

Essential skills: • Strong understanding of classical stress analysis methods.• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of effectively communicating with diverse audiences.• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in structural analysis environments, including experience in investigating complex failure investigations. Desirable skills: • Strong expertise in structural FEA, including linear, non-linear, contact, dynamic, vibration, and plasticity analysis.• Proven ability to perform stress assessments and produce robust margins of safety with confidence.• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to customers and multidisciplinary teams.• Highly collaborative, self-motivated, and capable of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced engineering environment.• Adaptable and organised, with strong planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.• Demonstrates the highest levels of professional integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.• Comfortable working independently, managing changing priorities, and supporting production and business-critical challenges as they arise.
Ville : Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton