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- Full-time
- Travel
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- Annual leave
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Principal Engineer
Collins Aerospace —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Security Engineer - Detection Engineering
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- Full-time
- SQL
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- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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CesiumAstro —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
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- Free parking
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Niftylift Ltd —Milton Keynes
- £500 a year
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- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Tesco UK —Welwyn Garden City
- Full-time
- Mentoring
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Senior Research Engineer
Imagination Technologies —Kings Langley
- Doctoral degree
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BSI —Hemel Hempstead
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Principal Stress Engineer

Collins Aerospace -
Leighton Buzzard

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-06-18

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Title: Stress Engineer

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep industry expertise, we solve our customers’ toughest challenges and meet the demands of an evolving global market.

We are looking for a Principal Stress Engineer to join our Galley Modifications & Upgrades team in Leighton Buzzard to be responsible for leading a global team of multi-disciplined engineers to research and develop designs, components, equipment, systems for aircraft interior products and be totally accountable to internal and external stakeholders for In-Service modification design concepts to meeting regulatory requirements.

Officially headquartered in the UK with manufacturing in the Philippines the Galleys Program continues to be the premier solution for all Aircraft and supplying most of the galleys on all models.

Note – This role is based in Leighton Buzzard, UK however travel may be required to support the business or the customer. Currently, our standard workweek allows us the flexibility to work remotely Monday and Friday. However, as leaders who value accountability, our engineers work on-site as required to support their team, the project or the customer.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional contributor. They may manage projects or processes and should have advanced knowledge of work area. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. The successful candidate will directly report to the Senior Engineering Manager but day-to-day will operate within a Program Management Team supporting the Program Chief Engineer & Discipline Chief Engineer. Your key responsibilities will include:

You will lead a global team of multi-disciplined engineers to develop aircraft interior products and be totally accountable to internal and external stakeholders for the delivery on your assigned work packages. This role focuses on driving measurable performance using defined KPIs and ensuring consistency across all project phases.
Own the Engineering stress responsibility for various intriguing Galley upgrade projects such as in-service product modification, Trim and Finish (T&F) changes, insert products, cabin reconfigurations, customisation and rebranding for some of the top tier airlines in the world.
Evaluating, verifying and new design supporting structural modifications to monuments in compliance with certification requirements and Airworthiness Authority regulations.
Lead global multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the development and delivery of aircraft interior modification programs, ensuring KPI achievement, schedule adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Accountable for structural substantiation and stress analysis of galley upgrades, cabin reconfigurations, monument modifications, trim & finish changes, and airline customization projects.
Perform and approve structural assessments using hand calculations and computer-based analysis methods, ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations and certification requirements.
Develop substantiation reports and certification documentation to support safe, reliable, and compliant aircraft interior products.
Provide technical leadership as SME, checker, and approver, resolving complex cross-functional engineering challenges and supporting program delivery. Lead design reviews, engineering investigations, risk assessments, and quotation studies to support strategic program execution and customer requirements.

What You Will Learn

This role will support your continued technical and professional development.

Qualifications We Prefer

The successful candidate will have a “Leader” mentality, keen to drive improvements, take on challenges, create solutions and provide input.
Ideally have at least 5 years’ experience in a technical role, Engineering / Stress experience is essential.
A STEM degree is highly desirable.
FEM expert for static analysis for both metallic and composite materials: understanding modelling technique and able to suggest new methods for modelling predicting effects and load path.
Structural analysis expert in all classical static analysis
Candidates who have current or previously held M1020 Check and Approval signatories are highly desirable.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:

Prior experience in the stress computation for commercial aircraft seating products is desirable.
Familiarity with FAA/EASA requirements a plus.
Able demonstrate they are an excellent communicator with the ability achieve the right outcome through dialogue with a range of stakeholders (local and global colleagues, executives, customers, technical and non-technical).
Experience within and an understanding of the aircraft interiors industry (i.e. certification, product development, customer expectations) is highly desirable. The role requires Structural engineering knowledge.

What We Offer

We believe our people are our greatest asset. When you join Collins Aerospace, you’ll benefit from:

A competitive salary
Bonus Scheme
Industry-leading pension scheme (double match contribution up to 10%)
Private healthcare Life assurance and Group Income Protection scheme participation
Employee Assistance Programme and flexible benefits platform
Annual leave buy/sell scheme to support work life balance
Flexible working arrangements in a clean, safe, and modern environment

As a global team, we are committed to continuous improvement and to making aviation safer, more sustainable, and more affordable for the future!

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