Analysis and Safety Engineer (f/m/d)

Yuri; Meckenbeuren; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Home office

Lake Constance office

Job summary

Yuri is a space biotech company founded in 2019 that uses the microgravity environment of space to develop biotech products. Yuri's headquarters are in Meckenbeuren, Germany, with an R&D office in Esch-sur-Alzette.

The team collaborates with NASA, ESA, GSK, and Charité Berlin on payloads for the International Space Station. As an Analysis and Safety Engineer, you will perform structural and thermal analyses, lead safety reviews, and work with mechanical, electronics, software, science, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Professional experience in structural/thermal simulation in aerospace or regulated sectors.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Mechanical/Workbench and SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with ESA/NASA safety standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA and thermal analyses using ANSYS or equivalents.
• Lead space safety reviews with NASA/ESA/SpaceX and partners.
• Ensure compliance with NASA ECSS standards and prepare docs.
• Collaborate with mechanical/systems teams to translate requirements into designs.
• Optional CFD analyses for thermal/fluid management.
• Support design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and qualification activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Traceable documentation

English communication

German language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

YOUR MISSION

As an

WORKING AT YURI IS LIKE

YOUR MISSION

As an Analysis and Safety Engineer at Yuri, you will be responsible for the engineering analysis and simulation of innovative hardware for microgravity research and space biotech applications.

You will use advanced simulation methods to support the design, development, verification, and qualification of payloads and spaceflight hardware. Your main focus will be on structural and thermal analysis and space safety engineering, with the opportunity to also contribute to computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

A particularly important part of the role is the assessment of hardware safety and structural integrity for spaceflight applications. This includes standard structural analyses like static and dynamic load analysis as well as vibration analyses but extends to safety critical analyses such as fracture mechanics and crack growth, as well as supporting compliance with applicable NASA, ESA and ISS safety requirements.

You will work closely with our mechanical, systems, electronics, software, science, and mission teams to turn simulation results into robust, flight-ready designs.

If you enjoy combining engineering analysis with hands‑on product development and want to see your work ultimately fly to space, this role is for you!

YOUR TASKS

• Structural & Thermal Simulation: Perform FEA (static strength, stiffness, modal analysis, buckling, vibration, fatigue) and steady-state/transient thermal analyses using ANSYS (or comparable tools). Knowledge in the use of ESACRACK/NASGRO for mechanics, crack growth and fatigue analyses is beneficial.
• Space Safety: Lead the safety review process with respective authorities (NASA, ESA, SpaceX, implementation partners) in Phases 0/I/II/III and re-flight assessments acc. SSP 30599 or similar.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with NASA (e.g., SSP 57000, SSP 51721) and relevant ECSS Q-40 safety requirements, and prepare analysis/verification documentation for agency reviews.
• Design Optimization: Correlate simulation results with test data to improve models. Work closely with mechanical/systems engineers to translate requirements into verifiable designs.
• CFD (Optional but preferred): Perform computational fluid dynamics analyses for thermal and fluid management.
• Design Reviews: Support design modifications in CAD (SolidWorks) and contribute to technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and qualification activities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Experience: Several years of professional experience in structural/thermal simulation within the aerospace or highly regulated sectors.
• Tools: Strong proficiency in ANSYS Mechanical/Workbench. Good knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks).
• Safety/Fracture (highly desired but not mandatory): Proven experience with spaceflight safety engineering, hazard analyses, and fracture mechanics/crack growth tools (ESA Crack, NASGRO).
• Standards (highly desired but not mandatory): Familiarity with NASA (SSP 57000, SSP 51721, SSP 30599) or ECSS standards.
• Skills: Strong analytical problem‑solving skills, ability to document analyses traceably, and fluent English communication (German is a plus).
• Nice-to-Have: Direct experience with ISS payload safety reviews, coupled thermo-fluid simulations, or Python/ANSYS scripting.

WHY YURI

Space & Biotech

• Is there anything more exciting than the intersection of space and biotechnology? You'll be working - directly or indirectly - on projects that are sent to the International Space Station and other space platforms.

Flexible Work

• We offer a flexible work environment with adjustable working hours and the option to work from home.

Location: Germany

• Our office is located in one of the most beautiful regions in Europe - right by Lake Constance, with the Alps just under an hour away for hiking or skiing. You'll feel right at home in our cozy 600m² loft office, complete with a spacious kitchen, foosball table, spikeball, and a well‑stocked beer fridge (yes, beer and coffee are on us!). Weekly team cooking sessions and regular team events add some extra variety to your work life.

Technology That Fits You

• Whether you're Team Mac or Team Windows, we'll help you find your perfect setup. And because modern technology also means sustainable mobility for us, you can charge your e‑car, e‑bike, or e‑scooter at our office in Meckenbeuren.

Diversity & Inclusion

• We care about each other and believe that a great workplace reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We value what makes you unique - your gender, background, sexuality, religion, or even your (secret) dislike of pineapple on pizza.

Sustainability & Impact

• We offset the emissions from our rocket launches, business travel, and all other activities. On top of that, we also offset the private emissions of every team member. You'll get one Impact Day per year to dedicate to social or environmental causes - whether that's joining a climate protest or volunteering your time for a good cause.

About Us

Yuri is a space biotech company founded in 2019 that uses the microgravity environment of space to develop and manufacture superior biotech products. Yuri's locations are in Germany and in Luxembourg - our headquarters in Meckenbeuren and our R&D office in Esch-sur-Alzette. The team of 30+ space engineers and biologists has worked on 20+ payloads for the International Space Station in collaboration with organizations like NASA, ESA, GSK, Charité Berlin.

Space biotech for a better life!