Contract Stress EngineersBristol or Runcorn Hybrid Working 12-Month Contract Inside IR35Help shape the future of defence aviation. Belcan is seeking experienced Contract Stress Engineers, for both Static or FandDT disciplines, to support a major defence aircraft programme, delivering critical structural analysis that directly underpins aircraft safety, airworthiness, and operational capability, on an Initial 12 month Contract.Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you''ll play a key role in assessing, substantiating, and supporting aircraft structures and fuel system installations. This is an opportunity to work on a prestigious combat aircraft programme where your expertise will make a tangible impact while further developing your technical and professional capabilities, to potential Signatory level. What you will be doing:Performing structural and stress assessments on aircraft 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 Knowledge of static strength, fatigue, durability and ..... full job details .....