Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship where applicable

Job summary

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft in France and pioneering the Nyx orbital vehicle. We seek a Mechanical Analyses Engineer to contribute to design validation, optimization, and integration with thermal and avionics teams.

You will lead mechanical architecture, specify materials, run FEA analyses, and ensure manufacturing readiness for spaceflight. Fluent English required, relocation possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design and architecture, preferably in the space or aerospace sector.
• Strong expertise in composite and/or metallic structures sizing.
• Proficiency in FEA tools (Nastran and Hyperworks).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques (e.g., milling, out-of-autoclave curing).

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design of primary and secondary structures of the vehicle.
• Drive mass optimization strategies while maintaining structural integrity and mission requirements.
• Design and analyze metallic and composite structures using space-grade materials.
• Define material selection and consider manufacturing constraints in the design.
• Support the structural development with external suppliers from concept to delivery.
• Develop and manage technical specifications, statements of work, and interface control documents.
• Ensure supplier designs meet performance, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Contribute to the overall mechanical architecture of the spacecraft.
• Ensure integration of structural components with other subsystems (thermal, avionics).
• Perform or oversee structural analyses (FEA) to validate designs under launch, orbital and reentry environments.
• Support environmental testing and qualification campaigns.
• Generate detailed design documentation and verification plans.
• Ensure compliance with ECSS, NASA, ISO standards.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Nastran

Hyperworks

Job description

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft in France and pioneering the Nyx orbital vehicle. We seek a Mechanical Analyses Engineer to contribute to design validation, optimization, and integration with thermal and avionics teams.

You will lead mechanical architecture, specify materials, run FEA analyses, and ensure manufacturing readiness for spaceflight. Fluent English required, relocation possible for the right candidate.