Turbojet Stress Engineer — FEA Expert for UAV Engines

Destinus; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a structural/thermal analysis engineer to ensure the integrity of turbojet engine components for high-performance UAVs. You will develop FEA models, perform stress, fatigue, and thermo-mechanical assessments, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to influence component sizing and durability.

The role requires hands-on experience with ANSYS, Abaqus or Nastran, plus strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–8 years' experience in structural/mechanical integrity analysis for gas turbine or turbojet engines.
• Strong understanding of rotating machinery under high centrifugal and thermal loads.
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, Nastran, or similar FEA software.
• Solid knowledge of stress calculations, structural sizing, fatigue and durability analysis.
• Experience evaluating thermal deformation and tip clearance optimization.
• Knowledge of high-temperature aerospace materials, creep, and thermo-mechanical fatigue.
• Experience with bearings, shafts, seals, interference fits, and mechanical joints.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes (machining, casting, additive, heat treatment).
• Strong communication skills with professional English.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural, thermal, and thermo mechanical analyses of turbojet engine components using analytical methods and Finite Element Analysis.
• Assess centrifugal, thermal, vibratory, and combined loading on rotating and stationary engine hardware.
• Evaluate the mechanical integrity and durability of compressor and turbine wheels, shafts, blisks, casings, bearing supports, combustor structures, and exhaust components.
• Predict thermal growth and hot to cold geometry changes to optimize running clearances and engine performance.
• Perform fatigue, creep, thermo mechanical fatigue, and durability assessments for high temperature engine components.
• Analyze bearings, shafts, interference fits, couplings, mechanical joints, and sealing systems under operational loading.
• Develop detailed FEA models and analytical calculations to support design decisions and component sizing.
• Define critical engine load cases and correlate analysis with rig, endurance, and flight testing results.
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, aerodynamics, combustion, and test engineers to improve component performance and manufacturability.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to engine qualification and certification activities.

Skills

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Rotating machinery knowledge

English communication

FEM experience

Python

Education

Bachelors/Master in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

Abaqus

Nastran

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Destinus is seeking a structural/thermal analysis engineer to ensure the integrity of turbojet engine components for high-performance UAVs. You will develop FEA models, perform stress, fatigue, and thermo-mechanical assessments, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to influence component sizing and durability.

The role requires hands-on experience with ANSYS, Abaqus or Nastran, plus strong English communication.