We are seeking a Structural / Mechanical FEA Engineer to join our client’s growing team within the space industry. You will play a key role in the structural analysis, design verification.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform structural analyses of radar payloads and subsystems using FEM tools, including:
* Static and quasi-static loads
* Dynamic, vibration and shock
* Buckling and fatigue as applicable
* Define, execute, and interpret FEM models to support design decisions and qualification activities
* Structural sizing and verification against launch and operational loads
* Collaborate closely with mechanical and thermal design engineers to ensure a robust CAD ↔ FEM loop
* Support environmental qualification campaigns (vibration, shock, thermal), including pre-test analysis and post-test correlation
* Prepare structural analysis reports and qualification documentation
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of structural mechanics and finite element methods
* Proven experience with FEM tools (e.g., Femap/Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, or equivalent)
* Ability to build, validate, and correlate FEM models with test results
* Knowledge of metallic structures; basic understanding of composites
* Familiarity with product development lifecycle (concept → qualification → delivery)
* Understanding of environmental loads and space qualification principles (ECSS or equivalent)
* Good written and spoken English
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