Lead Engineer - Space Structures

Bij Oranje; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Netherlands in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer Structures to join the engineering department. You will provide technical and operational leadership to a team of engineers responsible for large metallic structures used in advanced space applications, including rocket structures.

You will coordinate engineering activities, guide and support your team, and ensure that structural designs meet the required technical, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural or comparable technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in structural engineering with leadership or team management experience.
• Experience with metallic structures is essential; non-metallic construction alone is not sufficient.
• Background in aerospace/space/aviation/ocean energy or wind offshore is advantageous.
• Experience with Factor of Safety calculations and structural safety requirements.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating engineers in a technical environment.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ownership of technical challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work with specialists across disciplines.
• Knowledge of structural analysis methods and collaboration with other engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Interest in aerospace technology, space systems, and products being developed.
• Experience in Agile environments and knowledge of Nastran are a plus.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.
• Residency in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership to a team of engineers working on large metallic structures for space applications.
• Coordinate and guide engineering activities, ensuring progress, quality, and alignment with project requirements.
• Support, coach, and motivate team members, helping them resolve technical challenges and improve performance.
• Oversee structural engineering activities, ensuring designs meet technical requirements and safety standards including Factor of Safety considerations.
• Collaborate closely with FEM analysts, AIT, other engineers, Procurement, and Quality throughout engineering and production.
• Analyse technical incidents and structural issues with subject-matter experts.
• Coordinate investigation, assessment, and resolution of engineering problems.
• Ensure effective communication between engineering teams and production stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, methods, and ways of working.
• Maintain focus on technical integrity, reliability, and manufacturability of designs.
• Accountable for estimating, executing and monitoring budgets for work packages.

Skills

Structural engineering

Team leadership

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace familiarity

Analytical problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering

Tools

Nastran

FEM analysis

Job description

Airbus Netherlands in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer Structures to join the engineering department. You will provide technical and operational leadership to a team of engineers responsible for large metallic structures used in advanced space applications, including rocket structures.

You will coordinate engineering activities, guide and support your team, and ensure that structural designs meet the required technical, safety, and quality standards.