Senior Structural Engineer
6 days ago
**Job Title:** Senior Structural Engineer
About Kdc Resource:
Kdc Resource is a leading provider of specialized engineering services, delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients across various industries.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of structural designs and analysis for complex systems, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ownership of System and derived structures requirements: functional, general interfaces, LV environment, Operational (lifecycle, lifetime), physical, DFMEA (Design key characteristics), applicable standards (derived from SEMP and/or ECSS), mechanical dimensioning & test specifications.
- Coordination of Mechanical Engineering Team, from design concept up to maturation/convergence with design and manufacturing, planning the activities and managing the priorities/risks.
- Leadership, training & mentoring of the analysis team.
Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field is essential.
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on structural design, analysis, and testing in Space, Aerospace, or similar high-reeliability fields.
- Extensive experience with structural development and analysis (including mechanical and thermal analysis) of complex systems, ideally for launch vehicles or spacecraft.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary £65-80k depending on experience.
- 34 days paid holiday including bank and public holidays.
- NEST workplace pension.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including: mortgage advice, health and wellbeing apps.
- Group Life Insurance, x4 annual salary.
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