Mechanical Analysis Engineer - Contractor

SpaceJobSearch.com; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Guildford to conduct mechanical design analysis, utilizing finite element methods. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have experience with tools such as Nastran and MATLAB. Responsibilities include conducting dynamic analyses and supporting environmental testing for spacecraft systems. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for effective project collaboration and delivering solutions under pressure.

Qualifications

• Eligible to live and work in the UK and gain SC level security clearance.
• Proven analytical and design experience in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quasi-static and dynamic analysis using finite element methods.
• Correlate and validate analytical models with experimental data.
• Support national and international environmental test campaigns.

Skills

Finite element analysis

3D CAD systems

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

1st Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Nastran

HyperMesh

MATLAB

Ansys Workbench

Job description

Reports to: Mechanical Design & Analysis Functional Manager

Company: Surrey Satellite Technology

Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

IR35 status: This role sits inside IR35*

Key Tasks

• Carrying out quasi-static and dynamic analysis and generating structural margins of safety using finite element methods and hand calculations
• Finite element modelling of mechanical components and structures
• Specifying/identifying appropriate materials and surface treatments for mechanical component design
• Support off-site, normally national, but sometimes international environmental test campaigns
• Correlating and validating analytical models to obtain agreement with experimental data
• Developing environmental envelope specifications from launch documentation, analysis and test data
• Maintaining mass budgets, estimating Centre of Gravity positions and moments of inertia
• Creating analysis and test reports

Person Specification (Essential Requirements)

Nationality: Eligible to live and work in the UK and gain SC level security clearance

Qualifications: A good 1st Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience

• Use of software packages including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, MATLAB, Ansys Workbench
• Proven analytical and design experience
• Background in Spacecraft, Aircraft or Formula 1 structures and sub-systems
• Experience in a high precision, high value and low volume environment
• Experience in analysis of both metallic and composite materials
• Experience of Static, Dynamic, stability and thermo-elastic analysis
• Experience of vibration or static testing
• Detailed hand stressing

Knowledge & Skills

• Good management and organisational skills
• A good understanding of the principles of FEA
• Experience in the use of a 3D CAD system (SolidWorks or similar)
• High attention to detail
• Understanding of Spacecraft Systems an advantage
• Good communication skills and the ability to generate technical documentation
• Competent use of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook
• Proven effective communication with project managers and customers
• Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales
• Flexible; able to work on a variety of projects
• Good team working skills

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Apply date: Apply June 22, 2025