Lead Structural Analysis Engineer (w/f/d) - Space Sector

Ersilia; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ersilia in Munich, hybrid, is seeking a Lead Structural Analysis Engineer to drive the structural verification of spacecraft hardware and lead a skilled engineering team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in European space industry, deep FE analysis expertise (FEMAP/NASTRAN), ESA/ECSS knowledge, and a MSc/PhD in structural, mechanical or aerospace engineering. This role offers high ownership, exposure to real ESA-funded programs and a clear path for senior leadership.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in structural analysis within the European space industry
• Leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical work packages
• Strong expertise in FEMAP, NASTRAN and finite element analysis
• Experience analysing spacecraft or satellite hardware
• Knowledge of ESA/ECSS standards
• MSc or PhD in Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of Structural Analysis Engineers
• Develop and validate complex finite element models for space hardware
• Perform structural and thermal analyses using FEMAP/NASTRAN
• Support launch, in-orbit and qualification load case analyses
• Collaborate with systems, design, manufacturing and customers
• Ensure compliance with ESA/ECSS structural verification standards
• Improve simulation workflows using Python, MATLAB or FORTRAN

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Team mentoring

Finite element analysis

Space industry

ESA/ECSS standards

Ausbildung

MSc or PhD in Structural/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Python

MATLAB

FORTRAN

ANSYS APDL/Workbench

Jobbeschreibung

Lead Structural Analysis Engineer (w/f/d) - Space Sector

Location: Munich, Germany (Hybrid)

Salary: €80,000-€100,000 + performance bonus

Language: English (German beneficial, not mandatory)

Are you an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer with a background in the European space industry?

Our client, an innovative and rapidly growing space company, is looking for a Lead Structural Analysis Engineer to drive the structural verification of spacecraft hardware while leading a highly skilled engineering team.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Structural Analysis Engineers
• Develop and validate complex finite element models for space hardware
• Perform structural and thermal analyses using FEMAP/NASTRAN
• Support launch, in-orbit and qualification load case analyses
• Collaborate with systems, design, manufacturing and customers
• Ensure compliance with ESA/ECSS structural verification standards
• Improve simulation workflows using Python, MATLAB or FORTRAN

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years' experience in structural analysis within the European space industry
• Leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical work packages
• Strong expertise in FEMAP, NASTRAN and finite element analysis
• Experience analysing spacecraft or satellite hardware (launchers alone are unlikely to be sufficient)
• Knowledge of ESA/ECSS standards
• MSc or PhD in Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Nice to Have

• ANSYS APDL / Workbench
• Non-linear FEA
• Composite structures
• Python, MATLAB or FORTRAN automation

Why Join?

• Work on real ESA-funded space programmes
• Lead complex structural engineering projects
• Modern hybrid working environment near Munich
• High ownership and visibility
• Long-term career growth in a specialist space engineering company

Please note: This role requires direct structural analysis experience in the European space industry. Applicants whose experience is primarily in aviation, automotive or general mechanical engineering are unlikely to be considered.