Early career mechanical engineer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe is seeking a mechanically minded engineer to contribute to the structural dynamics analysis and testing of space structures and systems. The role focuses on verification and validation through advanced analyses and simulation.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and have early professional experience with aerospace structures.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Prior professional experience in the design and verification of aerospace structures is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in static/dynamic structural analysis (FEM) and manual calculation methods.
• Proficiency in Nastran and Hyperworks; programming skills in Matlab, Python, VBA or C++ are desirable.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and understand mechanical requirements for design verification and validation.
• Support static and dynamic structural analyses for space structures.
• Conduct mechanical performance analyses for high‑precision instruments and structures designed for space applications.
• Contribute to simulation, oversight and post‑test assessment and correlation of structures static testing and vibration testing.
• Develop mathematical structural models using FEM, focusing on application‑oriented idealization and validation with Hyperworks and NASTRAN.
• Verify joints for strength according to ESA standards.
• Assist in developing internal tools for workflow optimization and data processing.
• Write and maintain documentation of models, analyses and compliance to requirements.

Conocimientos

Structural analysis

Manual calculation methods

Team collaboration

English language proficiency

Educación

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

Nastran

Hyperworks

MATLAB

Python

VBA

C++

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Role Overview

We are seeking creative professionals with expertise in structural dynamics to tackle challenging tasks in the mechanical analysis and testing of space structures and systems. The ideal candidate will bring initial professional experience in the mechanical design and verification of space components (satellites, instruments, structure and mechanisms) and is eager to apply and further develop their academic and practical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements identification: Identify and understand relevant mechanical requirements. Especially concerning the mechanical environments, in order to identify and define the analyses necessary for design verification and validation.
• Structural Analysis: Support the execution of static and dynamic structural analyses for space structures and systems, ensuring result plausibility through manual verification methods.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct mechanical performance analyses for high-precision instruments and structures designed for space applications.
• Testing & Simulation: Contribute to the simulation, oversight and post-test assessment and correlation of structures static testing, as well as vibration testing for satellites and their sub-components.
• FEM Modeling: Develop mathematical structural models using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), focusing on application-oriented structural idealization and physical model validation using Hyperworks and NASTRAN.
• Verification of Joints: Perform strength verification for joining elements in accordance with ESA standards.
• Tool Development: Assist in developing internal tools for workflow optimization and the processing of analytical and test data.
• Documentation: Write and maintain comprehensive documentation of all processes, specifically regarding mathematical models, analytical/test outcomes and compliance to requirements.
• Requirements Education: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Prior professional experience in the design and verification of aerospace structures is highly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in static/dynamic structural analysis (FEM) and manual calculation methods.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Nastran and Hyperworks. Programming skills in Matlab, Python, VBA or C++ are desirable.
• Specific Knowledge: Solid understanding of space-specific requirements; experience with composite structure design and calculation is a plus.
• Soft Skills: A proactive, structured work style with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Mechanics & Mechatronics

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