Structural Analysis Engineer – Space Hardware (m/f/d)

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer to join a specialist engineering team working on advanced space hardware and satellite structures.

In this role, you will perform structural and mechanical analyses, develop and validate finite element models, and contribute to the verification of complex structures designed for demanding space environments.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, supporting technical decisions and delivering reliable structural analysis results throughout the development process.

This opportunity is particularly suited to engineers with practical experience in the European space industry and a strong technical background in finite element analysis.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform structural and mechanical analyses of complex space hardware and satellite structures
• Develop, build and validate finite element models using ANSYS and FEMAP/NASTRAN
• Conduct static, dynamic and thermal analyses
• Interpret simulation results and assess structural performance and limitations
• Perform independent hand calculations and analytical verification
• Prepare detailed technical reports, calculations and presentations
• Support engineering and design decisions through data-driven structural analysis
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to technical project milestones
• Improve simulation workflows, calculation methods and automation processes

What We're Looking For

Essential requirements:

• At least 3 years of professional structural analysis experience within the space industry
• A Master's degree or PhD in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a comparable discipline
• Strong practical expertise in ANSYS, particularly ANSYS APDL
• Hands‑on experience with FEMAP and NASTRAN
• Experience analysing structural hardware for space applications, ideally spacecraft or satellite structures
• Programming or automation experience using Python, MATLAB, Octave or FORTRAN
• Strong hand‑calculation skills and proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Git or comparable version-control tools
• Excellent English communication skills (C1 level)
• Willingness to work primarily onsite in the Munich area

Additional advantages:

• Experience with non‑linear finite element analysis
• Familiarity with ESA/ECSS structural verification standards
• Experience with complex structural and thermal analysis challenges
• German language skills at B2 level
• Existing EU work authorisation

What You'll Get

• Competitive annual salary between €60,000 and €85,000 gross, depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional discretionary performance bonus, potentially paid twice annually
• Permanent employment with a full-time working week of 40 hours
• Modern engineering facilities and a collaborative international team
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced space hardware and satellite programmes
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility of one work‑from‑home day per week following the initial onboarding period
• Professional development opportunities within a specialist space engineering environment
• Long‑term involvement in European space programmes

Interested?

If you have hands‑on structural analysis experience in the space industry and strong expertise in ANSYS and FEMAP/NASTRAN, we'd love to hear from you.