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South HollandHybridHours negotiable<3months
Use your expertise in structural analysis to help shape the future of European space exploration.
- Join an international high-tech organization.
- Work on lightweight structures for launch vehicles.
- Combine advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with practical engineering.
- Develop structures capable of withstanding extreme mechanical loads.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Make a direct contribution to innovative space technology.
What you do
- Responsible for the structural analysis, verification, and optimization of complex mechanical structures within international space programs.
- Perform Finite Element Analyses (FEA) using FEMAP and NASTRAN.
- Evaluate the strength, stiffness, and structural integrity of lightweight structures.
- Analyze and optimize metallic structures and assemblies, balancing weight, mechanical loads, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
- Define, execute, and document mechanical testing and qualification campaigns.
- Validate designs against technical specifications.
- Collaborate with Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, Materials & Processes specialists, and manufacturing and assembly teams to develop optimal technical solutions.
- Support technical design reviews, solve complex engineering challenges.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation, calculations, and test reports.
Profile
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline, preferably with a specialization in structural analysis.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, or Stress Engineer, preferably within aerospace or another advanced engineering industry.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Finite Element Analysis, including FEMAP and NASTRAN, as well as experience with ABAQUS.
- Solid understanding of linear and nonlinear mechanics, structural verification, and mechanical testing and qualification processes.
- Analytical, independent, and comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Communicate effectively in English.
- Currently reside in the Netherlands.
- Nice to have: Experience with ECSS, NASM, or ASTM standards, aerospace manufacturing, or additional engineering tools such as Python, CATIA, or MSC Nastran SOL 400.
Practical
- Full-time position.
- Offered on a fixed-term contract.
- A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and background screening are part of the recruitment process.
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