Spaceflight Mech Eng: FEA & Lightweight Structures

McFly & Brown; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days

13 ADV days

PME pension scheme

Commuting allowance

NS Business Card

Bicycle scheme

Company fitness benefits

Job summary

McFly & Brown in Leiden region is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in structural analysis to develop lightweight launch vehicle structures. You will combine Finite Element Analysis with practical engineering to withstand extreme mechanical loads in an international setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 3+ years in FEA (FEMAP, NASTRAN, ABAQUS), strong knowledge of linear/nonlinear mechanics, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, preferably with a specialization in structural analysis.
• At least 3 years of experience as Mechanical/Structural/Stress Engineer, preferably in aerospace or advanced engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of FEA experience with FEMAP and NASTRAN, as well as ABAQUS.
• Solid understanding of linear and nonlinear mechanics, structural verification, and testing/qualification processes.
• Analytical, independent, and able to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines; fluent in English; resides in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Perform Finite Element Analyses (FEA) using FEMAP and NASTRAN to assess strength, stiffness, and structural integrity of lightweight structures.
• Analyze and optimize metallic structures, balancing weight, loads, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
• Define, execute, and document mechanical testing and qualification campaigns to validate designs.
• Collaborate with design, systems, materials, manufacturing and assembly teams to develop optimal solutions.
• Support design reviews, solve complex engineering challenges, and prepare detailed calculations and test reports.

Job description

McFly & Brown in Leiden region is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in structural analysis to develop lightweight launch vehicle structures. You will combine Finite Element Analysis with practical engineering to withstand extreme mechanical loads in an international setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 3+ years in FEA (FEMAP, NASTRAN, ABAQUS), strong knowledge of linear/nonlinear mechanics, and fluency in English.