Spacecraft Structural Analysis Lead

Auxo Talent; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Auxo Talent is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead satellite structural analysis from concept to qualification. You will drive FE analyses, oversee a multidisciplinary team, and ensure designs meet launch and on-orbit requirements.

You will collaborate with systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams, applying ECSS, NASA, or MIL standards to ensure reliability and manufacturability for space structures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience leading and managing structural analysis or engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of mechanical stress, vibration, and thermal effects on space structures.
• Strong expertise in finite element analysis, including structural dynamics and failure analysis.
• Experience with mechanical, hybrid, and bonded joints for load-carrying composite structures.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as ECSS, NASA, or MIL.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the Structural Analysis team.
• Define structural requirements from mission and launcher constraints down to system and subsystem levels.
• Lead and contribute to trade studies, design reviews, and verification and qualification documentation.
• Ensure smooth and timely product delivery from concept through qualification.
• Drive continuous improvement of structural design and analysis methods.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering, AIT, and quality teams to ensure compliance with launch and in-orbit environments.
• Work with system and subsystem engineers to define requirements for new products.
• Support integration, validation, and issue resolution across internal and external teams.

Skills

Team leadership

FEM analysis

Vibration analysis

Thermal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace standards knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Structural/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

PLM/PDM

Job description

Auxo Talent is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead satellite structural analysis from concept to qualification. You will drive FE analyses, oversee a multidisciplinary team, and ensure designs meet launch and on-orbit requirements.

You will collaborate with systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams, applying ECSS, NASA, or MIL standards to ensure reliability and manufacturability for space structures.