Structures Engineer

ATG Europe; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Structures Engineer for the European Space Agency in Noordwijk, Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, at least 4 years of experience in aerospace structures, and strong teamwork skills. This full-time position focuses on providing structural engineering support and involves tasks in design, modeling, testing, and safety policy implementation. Enjoy a collaborative international work environment. Applications in English only.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with spacecraft and launcher structures design.
• Good knowledge in space system engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide general structural engineering support.
• Assist in preparation, execution, and evaluation of mechanical tests.
• Support the generation of structural models.

Skills

Structural engineering support

Interpersonal and communication skills

Autonomous and cooperative work

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering

Tools

Nastran

Patran

Abaqus

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We are looking for a Structures Engineer on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Provide general structural engineering support to the Agency thought all development phases of the Agency’s projects and programs: support in the definition of specifications, contribution to finding solutions to design and verification issues, participation in progress meetings and reviews, support in structural test programs, etc;
• Issue relevant structural engineering documentation;
• Assist in the identification, requirement definition and implementation of enabling structures technology activities for future ESA missions;
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of relevant Structures Engineering Standards and Handbooks;
• Contribute to the development of structural engineering tools and methodologies for the Agency.
• Design and configuration specific tasks:
• Provide support in configuration definition aspects for spacecraft and launchers;
• Contribute to CDF studies from design and configuration aspects perspective;
• Perform technical budget assessments;
• Manage CAD interfaces and configuration data with Agency contractors.
• Modelling and analysis specific tasks:
• Support the generation of structural models (e.g., FEM, BEM, SEA models);
• Support the execution and evaluation of structural analyses such as static, buckling/stability, thermo-elastic, transient, modal, frequency response, random vibration, vibroacoustic and shock response analyses;
• Apply and/or develop specific (non-linear) solution sequences where necessary (e.g., NASTRAN DMAPS);
• Perform launcher-spacecraft coupled loads analysis;
• Produce reduced/condensed models;
• Perform temperature mapping from thermal models to structural models.
• Testing specific tasks:
• Support the preparation, execution, and evaluation of mechanical tests (modal survey, sine, random, acoustics, micro-vibration, shock, etc) for spacecraft and launchers;
• Update structural models with test data (correlation).
• Damage Tolerance / Fracture Control specific tasks:
• Support the definition and implementation of the structural integrity / fracture control and safety policy;
• Perform fatigue and fracture mechanics analyses, assist in defining and evaluating relevant test data, and make usage of these results for updating structural material databases.

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in mechanical or aeronautical engineering;
• At least 4 years of relevant experience;
• Relevant experience within the field of spacecraft- and launcher structures design, analysis, verification and testing;
• Good knowledge in space system engineering, and space engineering standards (ECSS);
• Knowledge and experience of structures numerical analysis tools such as Nastran, Patran, Abaqus, ESACRACK etc;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Space Research and Technology

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