Spacecraft Structural Engineer — VLEO, Hybrid & Equity

NewOrbit Space; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Equity options

Annual healthcare check-ups

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

NewOrbit Space in Reading, UK is seeking a Structural Engineer to support the design, analysis, testing, and qualification of structures for VLEO satellite missions. The role requires a B.S. or M.S. in a relevant engineering field and at least 3 years of experience in structural analysis, specifically for flight hardware. The position offers a competitive salary, equity options, a comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid work model with one remote day per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of structural analysis experience on flight hardware.
• Experience with structural analysis of spacecraft structures and subsystems.
• Hands-on experience with FEM and ability to justify modelling assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of flight hardware including spacecraft structures and propulsion subsystems.
• Develop and validate finite element models (FEM) for spacecraft.
• Plan and execute vibration, shock, and structural qualification testing campaigns.

Skills

Structural analysis of flight hardware

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Design for manufacturing (DFM)

Experience with Altair OptiStruct

Experience with NASTRAN

Education

B.S. or M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

NewOrbit Space in Reading, UK is seeking a Structural Engineer to support the design, analysis, testing, and qualification of structures for VLEO satellite missions. The role requires a B.S. or M.S. in a relevant engineering field and at least 3 years of experience in structural analysis, specifically for flight hardware. The position offers a competitive salary, equity options, a comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid work model with one remote day per week.