Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Responsible For

• The analysis and design of lightweight spacecraft structures. Reporting to the Mechanical Analysis team leader, and working closely with Senior Analysts.

Key Tasks

• Finite element modelling of mechanical components and structures
• Static and Dynamic Finite element analysis of mechanical components and structures
• Thermo-elastic analysis of mechanical components and structures
• Refining finite element models to obtain agreement with experimental data
• Checking and validating numerical analyses with hand calculations
• Developing load environment specifications from launch documentation, analysis and test data

PERSON SPECIFICATION (essential requirements)

Qualifications

• Good Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent

Experience

• Mechanical analysis experience in Spacecraft, Aircraft or Formula 1 industry 5+ years essential.

Knowledge & Skills

• A good understanding of the principles of FEA
• Mechanical analysis of both metallic and composite components
• Highly proficient in the use of Nastran/Hypermesh/Ansys
• Detailed hand stressing
• Experience in the use of Solidworks CAD software (desirable but not essential)
• Competent in MS Office tools and documenting work
• Good team working and communication skills
• Flexible and able to work across variety of projects/tasks
• Self-motivated and proactive in solving issues