Spacecraft Structural Engineer
IO Associates · Reading, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 27 Oct 2026.
Spacecraft Structural Engineer Reading up to £70k per annum Spacecraft Structural Engineer
is required to work with an innovative space engineering business developing next-generation satellites for very low Earth orbit. The company is tackling complex engineering challenges to enable improved satellite imagery, communications and weather-related applications.
Responsible for the structural analysis and verification of spacecraft hardware, covering FEM/FEA, static and dynamic loads, vibration and shock environments. You will support structural design and optimisation while taking ownership of qualification testing, instrumentation, data interpretation and model correlation.
Skills: 3+ years' structural analysis experience on flight hardware, including spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles or high-performance structures. Experience analysing satellite primary and secondary structures. Experience analysing spacecraft structures and subsystems, including electronics, propulsion, hydraulics or solar panels.
B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical or Structural Engineering. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a company that is focused on creating a more sustainable approach to satellite operations, with spacecraft designed for naturally self-clearing orbits.
Apply with your UPDATED CV at: *P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.
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