Space FEM Engineer: Structural Analysis & Design

PIAP Space Sp. z o.o; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care package

Life insurance

Sports package

Individual development program

Job summary

PIAP Space Sp. z o.o is seeking a FEM Engineer to design, analyze, and validate mechanical and mechatronic systems for space projects. You will build and run FE models, perform a range of analyses (static, dynamic, thermo-elastic, buckling) and correlate with test data.

You will ensure compliance with ECSS standards and assist in joint sizing and verification. You will prepare technical documentation and participate in design reviews, working with the technical leader and Business Development on

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation and Robotics/Space/Aerospace).
• 3+ years in space industry or 4+ years in machine design/automation and robotics/aerospace performing FEM/FEA analysis.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics and vibration theory.
• Experience with at least one major commercial FEA solver (MSC Nastran preferred).
• Experience with pre/post-processing tools (Femap preferred).
• Experience with static strength, modal and dynamic analyses, random vibration and thermo-elastic analysis.
• Knowledge of bolted/bonded joint analysis and fastener sizing (SpaceBolt or calculators).
• Fluent English (minimum B2).
• Familiarity with materials properties and ECSS standards.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of mechanical and mechatronic systems.
• Build, mesh, and run finite element models of structural components and assemblies.
• Perform static, dynamic, thermo-elastic, and buckling analyses.
• Correlate FE models with test data and update models accordingly.
• Perform stress analysis and margin of safety calculations per ECSS standards.
• Support fastener and bonded joint sizing and verification.
• Prepare technical documentation: analyses reports and test procedures/reports.
• Participate in structural tests and design reviews with the customer.
• Collaborate with technical leader to define project tasks.
• Support Business Development in proposal preparations; contribute to internal tools and templates.

Skills

Structural mechanics

Dynamics

Vibration theory

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation & Robotics/Space/Aerospace)

Tools

MSC Nastran

Femap

SpaceBolt

Git

SpaceVibe

Job description

PIAP Space Sp. z o.o is seeking a FEM Engineer to design, analyze, and validate mechanical and mechatronic systems for space projects. You will build and run FE models, perform a range of analyses (static, dynamic, thermo-elastic, buckling) and correlate with test data.

You will ensure compliance with ECSS standards and assist in joint sizing and verification. You will prepare technical documentation and participate in design reviews, working with the technical leader and Business Development on