Stress Engineer

Overview

In this role you will contribute to the Simulation and Assessment team by delivering FEA-based evaluations of nuclear components in line with design codes such as ASME III or RCC-M. You will plan, execute, and report projects, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, potentially embedding in client teams or delivering from Assystem offices. You will grow through hands-on projects, mentorship, and exposure to diverse customers while advancing safety-critical engineering work.

Pay / Benefits

• attractive social benefits
• ongoing training with career opportunities
• 70% of managers promoted internally
• hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week
• holiday bonuses

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report FEA assessments for nuclear components according to design codes (ASME III, RCC-M)
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders and customer technical leads
• Deliver projects from office or within client teams as part of an embedded-engagement model
• Ensure timely, high-quality outputs within budget and milestones
• Produce clear technical reports and documentation

Key requirements

• Engineering Degree (or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran, CFD
• Familiarity with safety-related code assessments (ASME, RCC-M, KTA)
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel within the UK
• Proficiency with engineering fundamentals and sense-checking results

• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Strong leadership and teamwork
• Ability to work independently with initiative
• Abaqus FEA
• Ansys
• Nastran

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