Stress Engineer (Automotive & F1 - Nacelle Systems)

Role- Stress Engineer (Automotive & F1 - Nacelle Systems)

Type- Contract (Inside IR35)

Location- Bristol, UK

Rate- 57 per hour

Nature- Hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in stress analysis within automotive, motorsport (F1), or aerospace sectors.
• Strong understanding of fatigue life prediction and material behaviour under cyclic loading.
• Familiarity with nacelle systems and non-turbo-machinery components.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) tools (eg, ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Ability to perform hand calculations and validate FEA results.
• Experience with critical part lifting methodologies.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with PW (Pratt & Whitney) and GE (General Electric) components or standards.
• Knowledge of material science and new material development processes.
• Familiarity with aerospace certification standards and stress reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a part time role.
• Willingness to travel occasionally between sites if needed.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.