Turbojet Structural Stress Engineer — FEA & Durability

Destinus; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a structural analyst to ensure the integrity of turbojet engine components for next‑generation UAV propulsion. You will perform detailed analyses to guarantee reliability under extreme thermal and mechanical loads, spanning concept, testing, and production.

You will work with design, manufacturing, aerodynamics, and test engineers to size components, interpret test data, and contribute to engine qualification and certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–8 years of structural or mechanical analysis experience for gas turbine or turbojet engines.
• Strong understanding of high centrifugal and thermal loads on rotating machinery.
• Hands-on experience with FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran).
• Knowledge of high-temperature aerospace materials, creep, and durability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural, thermal, and thermo‑mechanical analyses of turbojet components.
• Assess centrifugal, thermal, vibratory, and combined loading on engine hardware.
• Evaluate durability of wheels, shafts, blisks, casings, bearings, combustor structures, and exhaust components.
• Predict thermal growth and clearance changes to optimize engine performance.
• Develop detailed FEA models and analytical calculations to support design decisions.
• Correlate analysis with rig, endurance, and flight test results; document findings.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

ANSYS Mechanical

Abaqus

Nastran

Structural analysis

Thermo mechanical fatigue

Fatigue analysis

Rotating machinery analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

Destinus is seeking a structural analyst to ensure the integrity of turbojet engine components for next‑generation UAV propulsion. You will perform detailed analyses to guarantee reliability under extreme thermal and mechanical loads, spanning concept, testing, and production.

You will work with design, manufacturing, aerodynamics, and test engineers to size components, interpret test data, and contribute to engine qualification and certification.