Lead Structural Analysis Engineer
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Lead Structural Analysis Engineer (w/f/d) - Space Sector
Location: Munich, Germany (Hybrid)
Salary: €80,000–€100,000 + performance bonus
Language: English (German beneficial, not mandatory)
Are you an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer with a background in the European space industry?
Our client, an innovative and rapidly growing space company, is looking for a Lead Structural Analysis Engineer to drive the structural verification of spacecraft hardware while leading a highly skilled engineering team.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Structural Analysis Engineers
- Develop and validate complex finite element models for space hardware
- Perform structural and thermal analyses using FEMAP/NASTRAN
- Support launch, in-orbit and qualification load case analyses
- Collaborate with systems, design, manufacturing and customers
- Ensure compliance with ESA/ECSS structural verification standards
- Improve simulation workflows using Python, MATLAB or FORTRAN
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years' experience in structural analysis within the European space industry
- Leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical work packages
- Strong expertise in FEMAP, NASTRAN and finite element analysis
- Experience analysing spacecraft or satellite hardware (launchers alone are unlikely to be sufficient)
- Knowledge of ESA/ECSS standards
- MSc or PhD in Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Nice to Have
- ANSYS APDL / Workbench
- Non-linear FEA
- Composite structures
- Python, MATLAB or FORTRAN automation
Why Join?
- Work on real ESA-funded space programmes
- Lead complex structural engineering projects
- Modern hybrid working environment near Munich
- High ownership and visibility
- Long-term career growth in a specialist space engineering company
Please note: This role requires direct structural analysis experience in the European space industry. Applicants whose experience is primarily in aviation, automotive or general mechanical engineering are unlikely to be considered.