Structural Dynamics Engineer

Destinus; Payerne; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus in Switzerland seeks an Aeroelastic/Structural Dynamics Engineer to lead dynamic and aeroelastic simulations across vehicle programmes, from model setup through test correlation. You will bridge analysis and test, develop Global Finite Element Models (GFEM), support vibration test plans, and report results with design justifications.

The role requires a 3–5 year background in structural dynamics or vibration engineering and a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industry experience in structural dynamics, aeroelasticity or vibration engineering.
• Ability to correlate experimental test data with simulation predictions.
• Strong grasp of modal analysis, damping, and dynamic response.
• Experience defining and executing vibration test plans.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execute, and post-process structural dynamics and aeroelastic simulations.
• Create and maintain GFEMs representing vehicle-level dynamic behavior.
• Support dynamic qualification and verification of components and full assemblies.
• Define and oversee vibration, modal survey, and GVT campaigns.
• Correlate predictions against test data and present results clearly.
• Prepare technical reports and design justification packages.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Aeroelasticity

Vibration engineering

Correlation with experimental data

Modal analysis

Vibration test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering related field

Tools

NASTRAN

Abaqus

Optistruct

Femap

Job description

The Destinus engineering team is seeking an Aeroelastic/Structural Dynamics Engineer to lead structural dynamic and aeroelastic simulation activities across our vehicle programmes, from model setup through test correlation.

The ideal candidate bridges analysis and test – ensuring dynamic behaviour is accurately predicted, verified, and substantiated against experimental data.

What You'll Do

• Set up, execute, and post-process structural dynamics and aeroelastic simulations
• Create and maintain Global Finite Element Models (GFEM) representing vehicle-level dynamic behaviour, ensuring consistency and traceability with detailed local FE models
• Support structural dynamic qualification and verification of components, subsystems, and full vehicle assemblies
• Define, document, and oversee execution of vibration, modal survey, and ground vibration test (GVT) campaigns
• Correlate simulation predictions against experimental test data; interpret and communicate results clearly
• Prepare technical reports, analysis documentation, and design justification packages

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3-5 years of industry experience in structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, or vibration engineering
• Proficiency with FEA packages: NASTRAN (Femap or equivalent), Abaqus, or Optistruct – for modal, transient, frequency response, and/or random vibration analysis
• Demonstrated experience defining and executing vibration and dynamic test plans
• Strong ability to correlate experimental test data against simulation predictions
• Solid grounding in structural dynamics fundamentals: SDOF/MDOF systems, modal analysis, damping, and forced response