Senior Engineer - Structural Analysis

avec compétence (avecco) GmbH; Oberdorf (NW); On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Try&Hire is seeking an experienced aerospace stress analyst to perform classical stress analyses and FEA for metallic aircraft structures on an on-site assignment in Switzerland.

You will develop substantiation documents, test plans and reports, and support CS-23 certification activities while collaborating with design, certification and cross-disciplinary teams.

This role offers 3–6 months interim with potential permanent placement; 100% workload and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in aerospace stress analysis, including metallic aircraft structures.
• Proficiency with FEA tools such as NASTRAN or FEMAP.
• Knowledge of CS-23 certification requirements.
• Experience with cabin or cockpit structures is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills in English (C1), written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform classical stress analyses and FEA for primary and secondary metallic aircraft structures.
• Develop stress reports, structural substantiation documents, test plans, and test reports.
• Support compliance demonstrations according to CS-23 certification requirements.
• Collaborate with design, certification, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Interface with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and airworthiness authorities.
• Take ownership of structural topics within an aircraft development project.

Skills

FEA tools

English communication

CS-23 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Job description

You perform stress and finite element analyses for metallic aircraft structures and support certification activities in an aerospace development project.

Your tasks

• Perform classical stress analyses and FEA for primary and secondary metallic aircraft structures
• Develop stress reports, structural substantiation documents, test plans, and test reports
• Support compliance demonstration activities according to CS-23 certification requirements
• Collaborate with design, certification, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Interface with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and airworthiness authorities
• Take ownership of structural topics within an aircraft development project

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Around 5+ years of experience in aerospace stress analysis, including metallic aircraft structures
• Proficiency with FEA tools such as NASTRAN, FEMAP, or comparable analysis software
• Knowledge of CS-23 certification requirements
• Experience with cabin or cockpit structures is advantageous
• Strong communication skills in English (C1), written and spoken

Conditions

• Workload: 100 %
• Work model: On site
• Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

• 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
• Flexible working hours

Technologies

• NASTRAN
• FEMAP
• CS-23