Senior Stress Engineer
Safran · Wolverhampton, England ·
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.
Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors.
By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space. 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...