Spacecraft Mechanical Analyses Engineer FEA & Structures

The Exploration Company; Ricovero; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exploration Company is seeking a talented Mechanical Analyses Engineer to contribute to the development, justification and validation of Nyx, a modular orbital vehicle. You will collaborate with CAD, thermal and mechanism engineers to optimize the vehicle’s mechanical design and ensure integration with other subsystems.

Reporting to the Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will own primary and secondary structure design, drive mass optimization, and ensure compliance with ECSS, NASA and ISO

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 materials and structures sizing.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyze metallic and composite structures using advanced materials (space-graded aluminum alloys, CFRP).
• Define material selection and consider manufacturing constraints in the design.
• Support 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

Structural design

Finite Element Analysis

Materials sizing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran

HyperWorks

Job description

The Exploration Company is seeking a talented Mechanical Analyses Engineer to contribute to the development, justification and validation of Nyx, a modular orbital vehicle. You will collaborate with CAD, thermal and mechanism engineers to optimize the vehicle’s mechanical design and ensure integration with other subsystems.

Reporting to the Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will own primary and secondary structure design, drive mass optimization, and ensure compliance with ECSS, NASA and ISO