Spacecraft Structural Engineer

Neworbit; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work - one remote day per week

Visa sponsorship & relocation support

Equity and competitive salary

Private health insurance

Zusammenfassung

NewOrbit Space is seeking a Structural Engineer to design, analyze, test, and qualify spacecraft structures for Ultra-Low Earth Orbit missions. You will model, analyze, and validate structures, integrate with cross‑functional teams, and drive robust, flight‑ready hardware through environmental testing and qualification campaigns.

The role requires 3+ years in structural analysis of flight hardware, hands‑on FEM experience, and familiarity with flight environment testing.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of structural analysis experience on flight hardware.
• Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, or high‑performance structures.
• Experience in structural analysis of spacecraft subsystems (electronic boxes, propulsion, hydraulics, solar panels).
• Hands-on FEM and model justification.
• Familiarity with launch environments and vibration testing.
• Experience with DFM and reading engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with OptiStruct; or other standard solvers (NASTRAN/ANSYS/Abaqus).

Aufgaben

• Perform structural analysis of flight hardware across subsystems.
• Develop and validate FEM for spacecraft structures.
• Carry out hand calculations for preliminary analysis.
• Support sizing, stiffness optimization, and load path analysis.
• Plan and execute vibration, shock, and structural qualification tests; write plans and close reports.
• Instrument hardware with accelerometers and strain gauges; correlate data to models.
• Review drawings and collaborate with designers on structural decisions.
• Support qualification activities to aerospace standards (GEVS, ECSS, NASA).
• Contribute to structural verification across development, integration, and test phases.

Kenntnisse

Structural analysis

FEM/FEA

Engineering drawings

Model correlation

Launch/vibration testing

DFM

Communication with design engineers

Ausbildung

B.S. or M.S. in aerospace/mechanical/structural engineering

Tools

Altair OptiStruct

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Abaqus

Jobbeschreibung

At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight.

We are currently building satellites that can operate at an altitude of just 200 km - one-third that of conventional satellites.

Your Role

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to support the design, analysis, testing, and qualification of structures for our VLEO satellite missions. You will work across the full development lifecycle of flight hardware, from early structural modelling and design reviews through environmental testing and validation, helping ensure the reliability and survivability of spacecraft operating in one of the harshest orbital environments.

You will work closely with mechanical, thermal, propulsion, systems, and AIT teams to develop structurally robust hardware capable of surviving launch and sustained operations in Ultra-Low Earth Orbit.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of flight hardware including spacecraft structures, propulsion subsystems, and mechanical assemblies. This includes static, modal, random vibration, sine, shock, and quasi-static load cases.

• Develop and validate finite element models (FEM) for spacecraft and high-performance aerospace structures.

• Perform hand calculations for preliminary analysis in support of FEA.

• Support structural sizing, stiffness optimisation, and load path analysis for launch and in-orbit environments.

• Plan and execute vibration, shock, and structural qualification testing test campaigns end-to-end: write the test plan, instrument the hardware, interpret the data, correlate the model, and close out the qualification report.

• Instrument hardware using accelerometers and strain gauges, and correlate test results back to analytical models.

• Review engineering drawings and collaborate directly with designers to drive structural design decisions.

• Support qualification activities against relevant aerospace and space standards including GEVS, ECSS, and NASA requirements.

• Contribute to structural verification activities across development, integration, and test phases.

Fundamental Requirements

• Education: B.S. or M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of structural analysis experience on flight hardware, including spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, or high-performance structures.

• Experience with structural analysis of spacecraft structures and subsystems, including electronic boxes, propulsion systems, hydraulics, or solar panels.

• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM).

• Hands-on experience with FEM and ability to justify modelling assumptions and approaches.

• Experience with Altair OptiStruct is a strong plus; proficiency with industry-standard solvers such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, or Abaqus is required.

• Familiarity with launch environments including random vibration PSDs, SRS shock spectra, and quasi-static load factors.

• Practical experience supporting environmental testing, including instrumentation with accelerometers and strain gauges and model correlation activities.

• Confidence reading and reviewing engineering drawings and working directly with design engineers on structural decisions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with analysis of composite materials.

• Experience with material testing, metallic and composites

Why NewOrbit Space?

• Pioneering Space Technology You'll contribute to launching groundbreaking technology into space. Your work on our revolutionary ion propulsion system and ULEO satellite platform will redefine satellite operations and disrupt traditional LEO operations.

• Unmatched Ownership and Impact You'll experience a level of ownership that's rare in the space industry. You will participate in the full lifecycle of satellite technology.

• Equity and Competitive Salary You'll receive not just a competitive salary but also company ownership stakes. Your dedication and hard work are rewarded with a share in the technology you help build, ensuring you're a part of our collective success.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc.

• Hybrid Work - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week.

• Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support - We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad.

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