Spacecraft FEA Engineer—Analysis, Structures & Testing

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

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.