Senior Structures Analysis Engineer, Launch Vehicle Structure (m/f/d)

The role

You will perform structural analysis of rocket primary and secondary structures. You will trade design concepts, size and validate design iterations, and improve analysis and verification workflows.

What you will do

• Perform detailed stress analysis of aerospace structures and components using classical hand calculations and advanced finite element methods
• Identify failure scenarios and collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural designs
• Define applicable load cases including thermal and quasi-static loads
• Analyse and provide solutions to manufacturing non-conformities
• Develop test plans and support physical testing of components
• Prepare comprehensive stress analysis reports and documentation
• Improve standards and toolchain for structural verification
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers

Required qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical or (Computational) Mechanics, or any other related field
• At least 8 years of experience in analysing aerospace structures
• Profound knowledge in classical hand-calculations and advanced FE Modelling of aerospace structures (Hypermesh, Optistruct etc)
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• High degree of independence and confidence in assessing and trading design risks
• Strong engineering intuition with regards to load paths and failure mechanisms
• Holistic perspective on development of structures
• Fluent English
• Familiarity with classical design standards
• Experience in the use of CAD software

Nice to have

• Practical experience in the space sector (preferably in launch vehicle development program)
• Previous experience using CAD, preferably with Siemens NX
• Good understanding of composite structures’ behaviour over a wide range of temperatures
• Practical experience with Material Qualification and composite manufacturing techniques
• Experience with winding & draping of carbon fibre (design or hands-on)
• Knowledge in quality standards, specifications and procedures around CFRP components
• German language skills

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch
• Fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Rental clothing with laundry service
• Sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance

Before you apply

• Affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process due to security clearance requirements

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. They aim to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit.