Senior Structural Analysis Engineer – Space Systems (Hybrid)

MDA Space; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer for Stevenage, Harwell, or Manchester. You will conduct static, dynamic, and thermoelastic analyses using NX/Nastran, develop test predictions, and coordinate with Thermal, Structural, and Design teams on mechanical work packages.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in structural dynamics, experience with FEA tools, and a strong ability to document methodologies and defend results to stakeholders.

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 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 effectively.
• Confidence in presenting and defending analysis results to peers and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with fatigue evaluation and life assessment of electronic equipment.

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

NASTRAN

Femap

NX

Vibration testing

Modal analysis

Static analysis

Frequency response

Shock analyses

Documentation & presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX/Nastran

Femap

Job description

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer for Stevenage, Harwell, or Manchester. You will conduct static, dynamic, and thermoelastic analyses using NX/Nastran, develop test predictions, and coordinate with Thermal, Structural, and Design teams on mechanical work packages.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in structural dynamics, experience with FEA tools, and a strong ability to document methodologies and defend results to stakeholders.