Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer - FEA & Composites

Exploration GmbH; Bordeaux; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Exploration Company is seeking a Mechanical Analyses Engineer to help shape Nyx, a modular orbital vehicle. You will own structural design, drive mass optimization, and collaborate with CAD, thermal and mechanism engineers to ensure robust, compliant architectures.

You will report to the Principal Mechanical Engineer and work with external suppliers from concept to delivery, applying FEA and ensuring industry standards are met across launch, orbit and reentry environments.

Formación

• 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 materials and 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, ...).

Responsabilidades

• Own the mechanical design of primary and secondary structures of the vehicle.
• Drive mass optimization strategies while maintaining structural integrity and compliance with mission requirements.
• Design and analyze both metallic and composite structures using advanced materials (e.g., space-graded aluminum alloys, CFRP, honeycomb panels).
• Define material selection and consider manufacturing constraints in the design.
• Support the structural development collaborating 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 proper 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 relevant space industry standards (e.g., ECSS, NASA, ISO).

Conocimientos

English fluency

Team collaboration

Problem solving

FEA experience

Educación

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

Nastran

HyperWorks

Descripción del empleo

The Exploration Company is seeking a Mechanical Analyses Engineer to help shape Nyx, a modular orbital vehicle. You will own structural design, drive mass optimization, and collaborate with CAD, thermal and mechanism engineers to ensure robust, compliant architectures.

You will report to the Principal Mechanical Engineer and work with external suppliers from concept to delivery, applying FEA and ensuring industry standards are met across launch, orbit and reentry environments.