Senior Space Structures Engineer — Hybrid Lead, Analysis

MDA Space; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private healthcare

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer for our UK offices in Stevenage, Harwell, or Manchester. You will lead static, dynamic, and thermoelastic analyses, sizing components, and developing test predictions to validate designs.

You will present results to stakeholders, document methods and conclusions, and optionally lead a mechanical project team to align Thermal, Structural, and Design engineers to schedule and quality targets. A strong background in NX/Nastran is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of direct experience in structural dynamics (modal, sine, random), as well as static and thermoelastic analyses.
• Proficiency in using FEA software packages such as NASTRAN and Femap, preferably within NX.
• Experience with static analysis, frequency response, random vibration, and shock analyses.
• Hands-on experience with structural testing, including vibration and modal tests.
• Strong ability to produce high-quality documentation and presentations to convey analysis methodologies and conclusions.
• Confidence in presenting and defending analysis results to peers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct static, dynamic, and thermoelastic analyses using standard structural analysis techniques and tools such as NX/Nastran, alongside other commercial or in-house software.
• Perform component sizing, propose design modifications, and provide guidance to ensure optimal designs.
• Develop test predictions to support static and dynamic testing efforts.
• Communicate design recommendations effectively to stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare, review, and present detailed analysis findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ensure all analysis work is thoroughly documented, with files and conclusions organized, trackable, traceable, and reproducible.
• Conduct peer reviews of analysis work performed by team members to maintain quality and accuracy.
• When acting as Mechanical Project Team Lead: take responsibility for delivering all mechanical work packages on a programme, coordinating and aligning the efforts of Thermal, Structural, and Design engineers to meet schedule, quality, and technical requirements.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Static analysis

Thermoelastic analyses

Nastran

Femap

NX

Frequency response

Vibration testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

Femap

NX

Job description

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer for our UK offices in Stevenage, Harwell, or Manchester. You will lead static, dynamic, and thermoelastic analyses, sizing components, and developing test predictions to validate designs.

You will present results to stakeholders, document methods and conclusions, and optionally lead a mechanical project team to align Thermal, Structural, and Design engineers to schedule and quality targets. A strong background in NX/Nastran is required.