Lead Structural Analysis Engineer – Space Hardware

OppCourt

. Drive design decisions through modal, static, sine, random, dynamic and thermal structural analysis .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeMunich • GermanySenior💰 €60,000 - €100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in structural analysis for space hardware, including proficiency in FEMAP/NASTRAN and ANSYS, while leading engineering teams and ensuring compliance with ESA/ECSS standards.

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Structural Analysis ExperienceFEMAP/NASTRAN ExpertiseANSYS APDL/Mechanical ProficiencyLeadership in Engineering TeamsCompliance with ESA/ECSS Standards

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisFEMAPNASTRANANSYS APDLANSYS WorkbenchScripting in PythonScripting in MATLABScripting in FORTRANHand CalculationsSpreadsheet Checks

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

FEMAPNASTRANANSYSGit

Certifications & Qualifications

MSc in Mechanical EngineeringMSc in Structural EngineeringMSc in Aerospace EngineeringPhD in Mechanical EngineeringPhD in Structural EngineeringPhD in Aerospace Engineering

Industry Keywords

Space HardwareSatellitesSpacecraftSpace StructuresESA StandardsECSS StandardsLaunch Load CasesIn-Orbit Load CasesQualification Load CasesSpace Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive design decisions through modal, static, sine, random, dynamic and thermal structural analysis
Build, validate and optimise FEM models in FEMAP/NASTRAN and ANSYS (APDL/Workbench)
Verify results with hand calculations, scripting and spreadsheet checks
Write technical reports and present results to project partners and customers
Lead level: lead and mentor the analysis team
Lead level: own complex space work packages
Lead level: ensure compliance with ESA/ECSS standards
Lead level: shape product architecture with design, systems and suppliers
Lead level: lead a team of 6 analysts and report to the CEO/CTO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional structural analysis experience on SPACE hardware (satellites, spacecraft, space structures); aviation-only experience is not sufficient
MSc or PhD in Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering
Scripting in Python, MATLAB/Octave or FORTRAN; Git
English at C1 level
Engineer level: at least 3 years of structural analysis on space hardware
Hands-on ANSYS APDL/Mechanical and experience with FEMAP/NASTRAN
Lead level: 6–10+ years in the space industry, including at least 3 years leading engineering teams
Lead level: deep FEMAP/NASTRAN expertise (linear and non-linear)
Lead level: launch, in-orbit and qualification load cases; solid ESA/ECSS knowledge
German (B2) nice to have
EU work permit nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days of annual leave
Flexible working hours
1–2 home-office days per week depending on level
Modern office near Munich with good public transport
Discretionary performance bonus up to twice a year
Financial relocation support for candidates moving to Munich
Work on real flight hardware for European space missions
Long-term, well-funded project pipeline
International, high-calibre, English-speaking team