[Nyx Earth] Senior Propulsion Structural Engineer
$62,000–$88,000 year
On-siteBordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Job Summary
Review static and dynamic load inputs, material properties, and test data to set up structural analysis cases and produce stress and fatigue results with rigorous justification of structural margins. Own the structural substantiation of propulsion components from concept through qualification, validating mechanical sizing and proposing creative structural solutions while supporting trade studies on architecture and joint design. Develop and support hardware test campaigns, defining objectives, correlating results back into analysis models, and performing root cause analyses on structural damage or unexpected behavior to justify non-conformities and resolve dispositions.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in structural analysis for launch vehicles, spacecraft, or space capsules, ideally with exposure to liquid propulsion structures and systems
- Strong command of FEA tools (NASTRAN or equivalent) complemented by solid hand-calculation skills, for both static and dynamic (vibration, shock, fatigue) load cases
- Familiarity with the standards and processes required for structural certification (e.g. NASA-STD-5001, ECSS, or equivalent), and experience producing analysis reports that hold up under formal review
- Working knowledge of CAD environments (CATIA, NX, or equivalent), sufficient to review, sketch, and propose mechanical design changes
- Experience supporting or running test campaigns, from test definition through correlation of results with predictions
- A track record of contributing to anomaly investigations or non-conformance dispositions in a hardware-delivery environment
- You will perform your duties principally at the Company's premises in Bordeaux and may be required to travel from time to time to our company's premises in Munich in the course of your duties
Desired Qualifications
- Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable
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