Analysis and Safety Engineer (f/m/d)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Work from home option

Job summary

Yuri gravity in Meckenbeuren, Germany seeks an Analysis and Safety Engineer to perform structural and thermal simulations for space hardware. You will lead safety reviews with space authorities and ensure compliance with SSP/ECSS standards, translating results into flight-ready designs.

The role emphasizes ANSYS/Workbench and SolidWorks, with optional CFD and fracture mechanics work. Fluent English is required, German a plus, in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with structural/thermal simulation in aerospace or regulated sectors.
• Proficient in ANSYS Mechanical/Workbench and CAD tools like SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of safety/failure analyses is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and thermal simulations (FEA, steady/transient heat) and validate models.
• Lead safety reviews with NASA/ESA/partners and support SSP/ECSS compliance.
• Correlate simulations with test data to improve designs.
• Contribute to design reviews, CAD modifications, and qualification activities.
• Optionally perform CFD for thermal management and fluid analysis.

Skills

FEA/Structural Analysis

Thermal Analysis

ANSYS/Workbench

SolidWorks CAD

English communication

Fracture mechanics

Python/ANSYS scripting

Education

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

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical/Workbench

SolidWorks

NASGRO/ESA Crack (benefit)

Job description

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 tocomputational 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 analysesbut extends to safety critical analyses such asfracture 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 andbiotechnology? You'll be working - directly or indirectly - on projects that are sent to theInternational 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 byLake Constance, with theAlps just under an hour away for hiking or skiing. You'll feel right at home in ourcozy 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 yourperfect 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 thediversity 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.