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

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll lead structural analysis and engineering efforts to ensure satellites meet demanding aerospace requirements for structural integrity, reliability, and manufacturability, enabling mission success from launch through on-orbit operations.

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

Requirements

• 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

Nice to haves

• Experience with PLM or PDM systems for configuration control
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, integration, and testing
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft environments