Mechanical Performance Engineer (m/f/d)

HyImpulse; Neuenstadt am Kocher; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spendit card

Christmas bonus

Bike leasing

Birthday gift

Team events

30 days vacation

Flexible hours

Remote work day

Free beverages

Feedback culture

Training & language courses

Buddy program

Diverse startup environment

End-to-end involvement

Job summary

HyImpulse in Neuenstadt am Kocher, Baden-Württemberg, seeks a Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer to lead vibration and dynamic load analyses for launch vehicle systems throughout development. You will model sources, perform modal and random vibration analyses, and develop CLA for vehicle and payloads.

Collaborating with structures, propulsion, avionics, payload integration, and systems engineering teams, you’ll help optimize performance and verify design requirements in a fast-growing New Space

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in structural dynamics, vibration analysis, and dynamic load assessment.
• Proficiency in finite element modelling (FEM) and dynamic simulation methods.
• Experience with modal, frequency response, and load prediction for mechanical structures.
• Fluent English in written and spoken form.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural dynamics analysis of launch vehicle systems throughout development.
• Identify and model vibration and dynamic load sources across launch environments.
• Perform modal, frequency response, random vibration, and shock analyses to verify design requirements.
• Develop and execute coupled loads analyses (CLA) for vehicle systems and payloads.
• Define dynamic load cases and support design activities.
• Plan and evaluate material, component, and system-level dynamic testing campaigns.
• Support qualification testing, correlate models with test data, and update models.

Skills

Strong communication

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

FEM

Teamcenter

Siemens NX

HyperMesh/OptiStruct

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead the structural dynamics analysis of launch vehicle systems and components throughout the development lifecycle

Identify and model vibration and dynamic load sources, including launch, propulsion, separation, transportation, and ground handling environments

Perform modal, frequency response, random vibration, and shock analyses to verify compliance with design requirements

Develop and execute coupled loads analyses (CLA) for launch vehicle systems and customer payloads

Define dynamic load cases and support structural and subsystem design activities

Plan and evaluate material, component-level, and system-level dynamic testing campaigns

Support qualification testing, correlate analytical models with test data, and update models accordingly

Collaborate with structures, propulsion, avionics, payload integration, and systems engineering teams to optimize vehicle performance

Basic Qualification

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in structural dynamics, vibration analysis, and dynamic load assessment of complex engineering systems
• Proficiency in finite element modelling (FEM) and dynamic simulation methods
• Experience with modal analysis, frequency response analysis, and load prediction for mechanical structures
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Desired Experience

• 7+ years of experience in structural dynamics, vibration engineering, or mechanical analysis in aerospace, launch vehicles, satellites, aviation, turbomachinery, automotive, or similar industries
• Experience analysing complex systems with structural, fluid, or mechanical coupling effects
• Strong understanding of the complete structural dynamics process, from modelling and analysis to testing and qualification
• Hands‑on experience with vibration, modal, shock, or acoustic testing
• Experience correlating analytical models with test data
• Knowledge of composite structures and their dynamic behaviour
• Familiarity with launch vehicle, spacecraft, or payload dynamic environments
• Experience with coupled loads analyses (CLA) and tools such as Teamcenter, Siemens NX or HyperMesh/OptiStruct

Benefits

• €50 monthly Spendit Card – because it’s the little extras that make a difference
• Christmas bonus on top
• Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute
• €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child)
• Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
• 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
• Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
• 1 day of remote work per week
• Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas
• Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
• Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
• Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
• A diverse and inspiring startup environment , where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
• Hands‑on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup

Location

Our location in Neuenstadt in the region of Heilbronn offers an ideal combination of rural charm and urban quality of life. Located in the heart of Baden-Württemberg, the region is characterized by its excellent traffic connections and diverse opportunities for leisure activities. Discover the advantages of this dynamic and liveable environment and benefit from a good work-life balance.
2023, Baden-Württemberg registered by far the most patents in Germany. A total of 16,000 people work in LR BW member companies and generate an annual turnover of around 5 billion euros - and the trend is rising. The strength of Baden-Württemberg's aerospace industry lies in the integrated value chain from the screw to the research satellite.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.