We are a Belgian engineering consulting firm that assists SMEs and large industrial organizations in bringing their innovation and R&D initiatives to life.
Overview
As a Structural Engineer at our client, you will play a critical role in designing and verifying satellites and related systems across various missions. You are involved in the project from early design phase to qualification of the product, collaborating with system engineers, mechanical designers, thermal engineers and the AIT (integration and test) department to validate that the equipment is ready to fly and capable of fulfilling its mission reliably.
Responsibilities
* Lead the structural analysis and optimization of spacecraft and platform components, including composite and metallic structures, to ensure reliable performance under various load conditions.
* Develop, refine, and validate finite element models (FEM) for static, dynamic, and thermal analysis, ensuring accuracy through correlation with test data and preparing models for both internal and external use.
* Define structural test requirements, support environmental testing campaigns, and analyze results to validate and improve structural models and designs.
* Translate launch and flight environments into structural requirements, including subsystem-level definitions and the setup of environmental validation procedures.
* Collaborate with design, manufacturing, integration, and test teams to validate product designs and ensure structural solutions are efficient and manufacturable.
* Prepare comprehensive technical documentation and reports and actively contribute to design reviews such as Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR), as well as concept trade-off studies.
* Mentor junior engineers, lead technical initiatives, and encourage the adoption of best practices in structural analysis and design.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement by identifying structural risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and implementing new tools and methodologies.
* Represent the structural discipline in interactions with suppliers, customers, and launch authorities, particularly during key project phases and technical discussions.
* Provide technical recommendations based on sound engineering judgment and thorough interpretation of analysis results.
* Lead cross-disciplinary technical projects and programs, coordinating efforts within the structural analysis domain and across engineering teams.
Profile / Requirements
* Must have
* MSc or PhD degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
* Extensive experience in structural analysis of aerospace or high-performance systems.
* Strong proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) solvers (e.g., NASTRAN, Samcef, Ansys, Abaqus, or similar).
* Solid understanding of static, dynamic, and thermal loading conditions in aerospace applications.
* Experience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, data processing, and validation.
* Strong understanding of materials used in space applications (e.g., aluminum, titanium, CFRP).
* Familiarity with relevant standards (ECSS, NASA, ISO) and launch environment constraints.
* Good communication skills, team spirit, and a proactive mindset.
* Fluency in English.
* Nice to have
* Experience with satellite or spacecraft development (LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond).
* Experience using Simcenter 3D, NX Nastran, NX CAD, Siemens Testlab and Teamcenter.
* Task automation skills through scripts (Python, VBA).
* Experience in troubleshooting issues and finding solutions.
* Knowledge of 3D CAD modelling / 2D drawing specifications (SolidWorks / NX), sizing of metallic components, and manufacturing technologies and drawings.
* Fluency in French is a plus.
Why join us?
We offer you a position as a consultant within the fascinating world of high tech and innovation. We provide a complete package with training, coaching and close follow-up, and a balanced salary package with fringe benefits based on your capabilities and experience. Working with us means choosing a long-term perspective, development possibilities, and a personal approach. A human-centered, diverse company that values and supports your physical and mental well-being.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Project Management
* Industries
* Business Consulting and Services
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