Senior Stress Engineer M-F

Published 06.22.2026 Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Wolverhampton , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff # 2026-182479 Published 06.22.2026

Job Description

Stress Engineer
Wolverhampton

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

About Safran Actuation Systems UK

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

The Senior Stress Engineer will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed structural analysis to support the design and development phase for a range of actuation systems, including hydraulic, geared, mechanical, and electro-mechanical actuators, along with associated subsystems. This responsibility spans the entire product lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to prototyping, manufacturing, integration, and verification testing, through production support.

You will be expected to support stress activities using both classical and computational methods, adhering to the highest level of integrity. Additionally, you will collaborate across multifunctional teams and interface with internal and external customers throughout all phases of design, integration, testing, and production.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Conduct preliminary sizing analysis and provide conceptual design support for actuation systems.
• Utilize expertise in working with a variety of components including hydraulic actuators, hydraulic valve blocks, gearboxes, ballscrew actuators, etc.
• Perform comprehensive classical and computational analysis, encompassing:
• Analysis of mechanical elements such as gears, gearboxes, splines, threads, lead/ball-screws, and bearings.
• Evaluation of stress, strain, fatigue, and failure modes to ensure structural integrity.
• Generate detailed technical reports for internal and external stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver technical summaries to both internal teams and external clients, facilitating effective communication of analysis results and project updates.
• Provide valuable support throughout the design, development, and maturation phases of new and existing products, contributing to the enhancement of product performance and reliability.
• Offer assistance in resolving production issues by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions, ensuring smooth production processes and product quality.

Job Requirements

Essential skills:

• Strong understanding of classical stress analysis methods.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of effectively communicating with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in structural analysis environments, including experience in investigating complex failure investigations.

Desirable skills:

• Detailed understanding of structural FEA, encompassing linear, contact, and dynamic analysis, vibration analysis, and non-linear materials/plasticity analysis.
• Ability to derive margins of safety and damages with a high level of confidence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of effectively communicating with diverse audiences.
• Good customer-facing skills, facilitating effective interaction with clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to collective success.
• High motivation and a track record of achieving world-class results within limited time frames.
• Agility in quickly assessing and adapting priorities to meet business needs.
• Capability to work autonomously, maintain composure under pressure, and adapt to changes.
• Operates with the highest level of personal integrity, ensuring ethical conduct in all endeavours.
• Structured and organized approach, proficient in planning, reporting, and communication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Flexibility and availability to address daily issues as they arise.
• Ability to communicate complex issues with clarity, facilitating understanding across stakeholders.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress
• Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Locate your future workplace

Stafford Road WV10 7EH

Wolverhampton

England United Kingdom