Location: United Kingdom (Hampshire – Alton, Hampshire) Type: Permanent
Structural Analysis Engineer
Are you an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer with a strong background in mechanical engineering tasks, including structural design and analysis? Do you possess a deep understanding of testing and validation best practices? An exciting opportunity awaits for a dedicated Structural Analysis Engineer to join a dynamic organization working on cutting-edge projects.
About the Company:
This role is with a leading organization in the space sector, focusing on designing, building, and operating world-class space missions for global customers. The company prides itself on a close-knit and supportive team culture, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and flexible working arrangements.
About the Role:
The Structural Analysis Engineer will work on a range of activities from technical studies to small spacecraft systems and subsystems, supporting projects for various institutional, academic, and commercial customers. This role requires collaboration with customers, suppliers, leadership teams, engineers, and project managers to ensure high-performing solutions for space missions.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the structural integrity of spacecraft under your direct supervision.
Correctly interpret structural requirements from launch authorities and standards agencies.
Prepare Finite Element Models (FEMs) and perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Conduct structural optimization activities.
Participate in peer review meetings and R&D activities.
Support mechanical test campaigns.
Essential Skills:
Familiarity with interpreting requirements in launch vehicle user manuals, particularly inertial loading, vibration theory, shock, and acoustics.
Familiarity with relevant engineering technical standards, especially ECSS and NASA.
Strong understanding of methods for spacecraft level mechanical analysis and testing.
Good understanding of the impact of design decisions at the spacecraft and mission level.
Strong understanding of structural mechanics and vibration theory.
Understanding of fastener mechanics and failure modes.
Appreciation of novel structural materials, such as composites, and knowledge of appropriate analysis and testing methods.
Appreciation of micro-vibration.
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Confident working in project delivery and bid teams.
Ability to work closely with and interpret the outputs of analysis engineers (FEA) to understand design capabilities.
Experience with a FEM package, preferably NASTRAN/FEMAP.
Benefits:
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, 10% non-contributory pension, free onsite parking, access to share incentive plans, income protection, life assurance policy, discounted shopping.
Work/Life Balance: 37.5-hour work week, hybrid working options, flexible working around core hours, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Personal Development: Personalized development plans, access to e-learning courses.
Health & Wellbeing: Private medical scheme with AXA Healthcare, travel insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests.
For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!
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