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

My Project Box; München; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

My Project Box Pty Ltd in Munich is seeking a Lead Structural Analysis Engineer to drive the structural verification of spacecraft hardware and lead a skilled engineering team in a hybrid work setting.

You will develop and validate complex FE models with FEMAP/NASTRAN, perform structural and thermal analyses, support launch and on-orbit/load cases, and ensure ESA/ECSS compliance while advancing automation with Python, MATLAB or FORTRAN.

Qualifications

• 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 hardware; ESA/ECSS standards knowledge.
• MSc or PhD in Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Space industry experience

Team mentoring

Finite element analysis

Strong analytical skills

Education

MSc or PhD in Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

ANSYS APDL/Workbench

Python

MATLAB

FORTRAN

Job description

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.