Stress Engineer

Stress Engineer
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Up to €37/hour

Location Munich, Germany

We are supporting a leading aircraft OEM on a critical airframe development programme and are looking for an experienced Senior Stress, Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer to join the team on a contract basis.

This is a high-impact role where you will take technical ownership across complex structural analysis and certification activities, working closely with analysis, testing, and programme stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct complex structural analysis tasks internally and with external partners
• Support and manage structural testing activities for the Analysis department
• Define specifications and Means of Compliance for structural analysis
• Develop and propose analysis processes, methods, and tools (including FEM pre- and post-processing, automation, and digital data workflows)
• Plan and deliver analysis activities in line with programme milestones and deliverables
• Improve and adapt stress and F&DT methods, assumptions, data, and procedures for metallic and composite structures using hand calculations and FEM
• Lead the compilation of stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance reports and certification documentation
• Ensure compliance with CS-25 and other applicable regulations (CS/JAR/FAR 23/25/27/29)
• Assess production non-conformities and concessions
• Support stress and fatigue analysis for repair and acceptance of damaged structures
• Establish checking procedures and progress monitoring to ensure quality and on-time delivery

Required Profile

• Recognised expert in stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance for metallic and composite structures
• Engineering degree (MEng/MSc or PhD) in Aeronautics, Aviation, or Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of professional experience in structural analysis across multiple aircraft development phases and lifecycle stages
• Proven experience supporting airframe development within a structural testing environment
• Strong knowledge of airframe certification requirements, design criteria, materials, methods, and tools
• Hands-on experience in new aircraft development programmes under CS-25
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate complex technical activities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills

If you are a senior stress engineer looking for your next contract challenge, this role offers both technical depth and programme visibility.