Aerospace Structural Engineer – Lightweight Space Structures

Airbus; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PME pension fund

27 holidays + 13 ADV days

Job summary

Airbus Netherlands B.V. Leiden seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our Design & Analysis Engineering Team, focusing on lightweight space structures.

You will perform finite element modeling and analysis (FEMAP/NASTRAN; ABAQUS) and verify designs to meet performance and safety criteria. Collaborating with the Design Office, Materials & Processes, and Assembly teams, you will define robust solutions, run tests, prepare technical reports, and support design reviews.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering with emphasis on structural analysis.
• At least 3 years of experience as a mechanical engineer in aerospace or related field.
• Experience with FEM, FEMAP and NASTRAN; knowledge of ABAQUS is a plus.
• Familiarity with linear and nonlinear mechanics; mechanical testing experience is an advantage.
• Nice-to-have: ECSS/NASM/ASTM standards; CATIA; Python/VBA; MSC Nastran SOL 400; Dutch language helpful.

Responsibilities

• Understand and design lightweight metallic structures under complex loads.
• Perform FEM modeling and analysis; optimize for mass, cost, and production needs.
• Define, perform and report tests to qualify structures or processes.
• Liaise with Design Office, Manufacturing, and Assembly teams to reach optimal designs.
• Contribute to design reviews and document engineering work for configuration control.

Skills

FEM knowledge

Mechanical design & verification

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

CATIA

MSC Nastran SOL 400

Job description

Airbus Netherlands B.V. Leiden seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our Design & Analysis Engineering Team, focusing on lightweight space structures.

You will perform finite element modeling and analysis (FEMAP/NASTRAN; ABAQUS) and verify designs to meet performance and safety criteria. Collaborating with the Design Office, Materials & Processes, and Assembly teams, you will define robust solutions, run tests, prepare technical reports, and support design reviews.