Space Systems Mechanical Design Engineer

Alexander Associates Limited; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Limited in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, analyse and test launch vehicle hardware from concept through manufacture and testing. You will join a skilled engineering team in the space sector, applying CAD, FEA, and structural analysis to deliver reliable, high-performance components.

Prior space experience is not required; candidates from aerospace, automotive, defence, or motorsport are welcome.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong mechanical design experience in a technically demanding environment.
• Experience designing and developing real-world mechanical components and hardware.
• Experience producing detailed CAD models and engineering drawings (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo or similar).
• Knowledge of structural analysis, stress calculations and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience engineering calculations and FEA using tools like ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus or similar.
• Experience producing technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical engineering mindset.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and structural systems.
• Produce 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Carry out engineering calculations, structural assessments, and stress analysis.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to validate designs.
• Support manufacture, integration, assembly and testing of mechanical hardware.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges.
• Support design reviews, verification activities and engineering change processes.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable.
• Investigate test results and implement design improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modelling

FEA analysis

Engineering calculations

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Abaqus

Job description

Alexander Associates Limited in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, analyse and test launch vehicle hardware from concept through manufacture and testing. You will join a skilled engineering team in the space sector, applying CAD, FEA, and structural analysis to deliver reliable, high-performance components.

Prior space experience is not required; candidates from aerospace, automotive, defence, or motorsport are welcome.