Mechanical Engineer, Structural & Thermal Analysis

Engibex; Waals-Brabant; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Engibex in Belgium seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 4–5 years of experience to design space-grade mechanical systems and justify their strength with FEA. You will perform structural/thermal analyses, guide vibration tests, and correlate results with Nastran simulations.

On-site collaboration with teams and potential space/defense domain exposure are expected. The role requires Python data processing, fluency in English, and an autonomous, rigorous team player.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with strong analytical background.
• 4 to 5 years of experience as a mechanical engineer in calculation (structural and/or thermal).
• Hands-on experience with vibration testing and Nastran (e.g. Siemens Simcenter 3D Nastran).
• Python for data processing and automation.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Autonomous, rigorous and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and space equipment, and justify their mechanical strength through analytical calculations and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Perform structural and/or thermal analyses on space equipment.
• Follow up vibration testing campaigns: define test specifications, set up the test configuration, process results and write test reports.
• Correlate test results with simulation models (Nastran).
• Support industrialisation by designing assembly, test and integration tooling.

Skills

Fluent English

Python

Autonomous

Rigorous

Team player

French

Space/defence sector knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Nastran

Simcenter 3D

ANSYS Mechanical

MATLAB

Job description

We are a Belgian engineering consulting firm that assists SMEs and large industrial organizations in bringing their innovation and R&D initiatives to life.

Job Description

Design mechanical systems and space equipment, and justify their mechanical strength through analytical calculations and finite element analysis (FEA).

• Perform structural and/or thermal analyses on space equipment.
• Follow up vibration testing campaigns: define test specifications, set up the test configuration, process results and write test reports.
• Correlate test results with simulation models (Nastran).
• Support industrialisation by designing assembly, test and integration tooling.

Profile / Requirements

Must have

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4 to 5 years of experience as a mechanical engineer in calculation (structural and/or thermal analysis).
• Hands-on experience with vibration testing and Nastran (e.g. Siemens Simcenter 3D Nastran).
• Python for data processing and automation.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Autonomous, rigorous and a team player.

Nice to have

• French (strong plus for day-to-day work on site).
• Knowledge of the space and/or defence sector.
• ANSYS Mechanical with APDL scripting, MATLAB.
• Experience operating a vibration shaker.

Why join us ?

We offer you a position as a consultant within the fascinating world of high tech and innovation. We provide a complete package with on one side training, coaching and a close follow-up, and on the other side a balanced salary package with fringe benefits based on your capabilities and experience.

Working with us means choosing a long-term perspective, development possibilities, and a personal approach. A human-centered, diverse company that values and supports your physical and mental well-being.