Thermal & Structural Analysis Engineer (Space Systems)

Your analysis could directly impact hardware operating on the lunar surface within the next 12-18 months.

We’re working with an advanced aerospace team developing next-generation payload systems for a near-term lunar mission. This role is critical to ensuring hardware survives and performs in extreme environments-from launch through surface operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing and maintaining thermal models for complex spaceflight hardware
• Performing structural and dynamic analysis (vibration, shock, acoustic loads)
• Driving design decisions alongside mechanical and avionics teams
• Supporting environmental test campaigns (thermal vacuum, vibration) and correlating results
• Assessing risk and performance across mission phases

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, etc.)
• Background in thermal and/or structural analysis for complex systems
• Understanding of dynamic environments and hardware response
• Ability to translate analysis into practical engineering decisions
• Engineers who thrive in high-ownership, fast-paced development environments

Ideal for engineers who want to move beyond pure analysis and directly influence real hardware operating in extreme environments.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Callum Day