Stress Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and report engineering assessment projects.
• Apply tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus FEA and MathCAD to simulation and assessment work.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including customer technical leads.
• Undertake work packages supporting major UK and international nuclear clients.
• Produce technical reports and documentation, coordinating work and meeting delivery milestones.

Essential requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Strong calculation skills and understanding of structures, mechanics and fluids, including the ability to sense-check analysis results.
• Hands-on experience with computer-based modelling codes such as Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran or CFD tools.
• Appreciation of safety-related code assessments, such as ASME, RCC-M, KTA or comparable codes.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within the UK.
• BPSS and SC clearance are required; residency criteria may apply to candidates needing to attain UK security clearance.

Desirable experience

• Similar-role experience in nuclear or fusion is desirable.
• 3D CAD experience with software such as Autodesk Inventor, CATIA or SolidWorks is desirable.
• Fluid modelling such as CFD, or dynamic modelling such as LS-DYNA or Radioss, is desirable.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

Working attributes and tools

• Strong written and oral communication, planning, coordination and technical writing skills.
• Able to work collaboratively and independently, take ownership, and manage priorities.
• Commercial awareness and focus on quality, milestones, budget and delivery objectives.
• Engineering and collaboration tools may include PLM systems, document control platforms, Microsoft Office and Teams.

Workplace

• The role is described as on site and may involve client-site and office-based work.
• Hybrid work is also advertised, with one to two remote days per week.
• Travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK is required.

Benefits and development

• The employer advertises ongoing training, career opportunities, social benefits, an Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.