Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer

Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer

MDA Space

Harwell, Stevenage or Manchester, United Kingdom

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, required.
• At least 5 years of direct experience in structural dynamics (modal, sine, random), as well as static and thermoelastic analyses.
• Proficiency in using FEA software packages such as NASTRAN and Femap, preferably within NX.
• Expertise in performing 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.

Suitable candidates will ideally have the following attributes:

• Multitasking ability.
• Ability to identify and prioritize key issues in a design.
• Experience with electronic packaging and vibration testing
• Experience in the space industry and understanding of electrical requirements are assets.