Space Structures Engineer — Lightweight Design & FEA Expert

McFly & Brown; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

McFly & Brown is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to lightweight space structures in a globally operating team. You will analyze and verify complex designs, perform FEMAP/NASTRAN analyses, and help drive testing and qualification campaigns.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and manufacturing, rigorous documentation, and opportunities to influence European space programmes. Hybrid work and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• At least 3 years of experience with finite element analysis, including FEMAP and NASTRAN.
• Experience with ABAQUS and knowledge of linear and nonlinear mechanics.
• Excellent command of the English language and currently residing in the Netherlands.
• Nice to have: knowledge of ECSS, NASM or ASTM standards, Python, VBA, CATIA, AI, machine learning or SOL 400.

Responsibilities

• Analysing, verifying and optimising complex lightweight structures for space applications.
• Perform finite element analyses using FEMAP and NASTRAN.
• Design and optimise lightweight metallic structures with focus on strength, stiffness, weight and manufacturability.
• Define, execute and report mechanical testing and qualification campaigns.
• Collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing and assembly teams to develop technical solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation and provide engineering support during design reviews and production.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

Python

Job description

McFly & Brown is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to lightweight space structures in a globally operating team. You will analyze and verify complex designs, perform FEMAP/NASTRAN analyses, and help drive testing and qualification campaigns.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and manufacturing, rigorous documentation, and opportunities to influence European space programmes. Hybrid work and professional development are offered.