Senior Structural Analysis Engineer – Hybrid Space Roles

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; East Hagbourne, Stevenage, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

MDA Space, a leader in space systems, seeks a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer for Stevenage, Harwell, or Manchester. You will conduct static, dynamic, and thermoelastic analyses, size components, and guide design optimization while working across multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in structural dynamics, hands-on testing experience, and proficiency with NASTRAN, Femap, and NX. Join a hybrid work environment with a focus on advanced space missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in structural dynamics (modal, sine, random) and static/thermoelastic analyses.
• Proficiency with FEA tools: NASTRAN, Femap, NX.

Responsibilities

• Perform static, dynamic and thermoelastic analyses using standard techniques and tools.
• Size components and propose design modifications for optimal performance.
• Develop test predictions to support static and dynamic testing.
• Communicate design recommendations across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Vibration analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

Femap

NX

Job description

MDA Space, a leader in space systems, seeks a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer for Stevenage, Harwell, or Manchester. You will conduct static, dynamic, and thermoelastic analyses, size components, and guide design optimization while working across multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in structural dynamics, hands-on testing experience, and proficiency with NASTRAN, Femap, and NX. Join a hybrid work environment with a focus on advanced space missions.