Lead Structural Analysis Engineer - Spacecraft Platform

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd. in Toulouse seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer to own structural analysis across satellite subsystems and the integrated spacecraft platform, working with the Mechanical Architect.

You will develop FEM models in Nastran (Femap preferred), perform static, modal, random vibration and shock analyses, define load cases for launch and in-orbit environments, and drive design optimization.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-7+ years of experience in structural analysis, ideally in satellite or spacecraft development.
• Strong expertise in Nastran, with Femap as preferred pre/post-processor.
• Proven experience at subsystem and full-system (platform) level.
• Solid understanding of structural dynamics, load paths, and interface behavior.
• Hands-on experience with test definition, execution support, and correlation.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite structures.

Responsabilités

• Own structural analysis for satellite subsystems and the integrated spacecraft platform.
• Collaborate with the Mechanical Architect to define load paths and architecture.
• Develop and maintain detailed FEM models using Nastran (Femap preferred) at component and full-system levels.
• Perform linear and nonlinear analyses: static, modal, random vibration, shock, and coupled loads.
• Define and manage load cases for launch, separation, transportation, and in-orbit environments.
• Ensure load path continuity and interface consistency across subsystems and spacecraft level.
• Lead structural sizing, margin assessment, and design optimization across multiple levels of integration.
• Define, support, and interpret structural test campaigns: sine and random vibration, shocks, static load testing.
• Correlate FEM results with test data and continuously improve model fidelity.
• Support system-level verification and qualification activities.
• Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) with clear technical justification.
• Establish best practices for modeling, margins, and correlation within the team.

Connaissances

Nastran

Femap

Structural analysis

Formation

Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Python

MATLAB

Description du poste

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd. in Toulouse seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer to own structural analysis across satellite subsystems and the integrated spacecraft platform, working with the Mechanical Architect.

You will develop FEM models in Nastran (Femap preferred), perform static, modal, random vibration and shock analyses, define load cases for launch and in-orbit environments, and drive design optimization.