Structural Engineer, Spacecraft & Satellites

Blackshark; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospacelab in Toulouse designs and verifies satellites, working with mechanical, thermal engineers and the AIT team. As a Structural Engineer you will design and verify spacecraft structures, carrying projects from concept to qualification.

You will develop FEM models, assess static/dynamic/thermal loads, translate launch environments into requirements, and collaborate with suppliers and customers, contributing to design reviews.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Good understanding of static, dynamic, and thermal loads and fundamentals of FEA.
• Experience with FEA solvers like NASTRAN, Samcef, Ansys, or Abaqus.
• Knowledge of materials used in space (aluminum, titanium, CFRP).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and proactive mindset.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and optimization of spacecraft and platform components to ensure reliable performance under various loads.
• Develop, refine, and validate FEM models for static, dynamic, and thermal analyses with test data correlation.
• Define structural test requirements and support environmental campaigns, analyzing results to improve designs.
• Translate launch and flight environments into structural requirements and environmental validation procedures.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, integration, and test teams to ensure manufacturability and robustness.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to PDR/CDR and trade studies.
• Interact with suppliers, customers, and launch authorities on structural aspects.

Skills

Communication skills

Team spirit

Proactive mindset

Fluency in English

Education

MSc/PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

Samcef

Ansys

Abaqus

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Aerospacelab in Toulouse designs and verifies satellites, working with mechanical, thermal engineers and the AIT team. As a Structural Engineer you will design and verify spacecraft structures, carrying projects from concept to qualification.

You will develop FEM models, assess static/dynamic/thermal loads, translate launch environments into requirements, and collaborate with suppliers and customers, contributing to design reviews.