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Your analyses and tests will prove that it can.\nAs Structural Engineer - Solar Arrays (f/m/d), you will verify the structures and mechanisms that enable Dcubed's solar arrays to survive launch and deploy successfully in orbit. Through a combination of advanced simulation, first-principles engineering, and hands-on testing, you will turn ambitious designs into flight-ready hardware.\nIf you enjoy understanding the physics behind complex systems, challenging assumptions, and validating your work through testing, this role is for you.\nResponsibilities\nPerform structural analyses of solar arrays, deployable structures, mechanisms, and hold-down and release systems.\n\nDevelop and validate FEM models for static, dynamic, thermoelastic, buckling, and non-linear analyses.\n\nSize composite and metallic structures, bonded joints, bolted interfaces, and inserts, and calculate structural margins of safety.\n\nUse analytical calculations and engineering judgement to cross-check simulation results and verify model assumptions.\n\nSupport the design of lightweight structures and mechanisms capable of surviving launch loads and deploying successfully in orbit.\n\nDefine and lead structural test campaigns, including vibration, static load, deployment, and thermal testing.\n\nDefine loads, instrumentation, notching approaches, test predictions, and pass/fail criteria.\n\nParticipate in test execution, investigate anomalies, correlate models, and support verification closure.\n\nBuild and test coupons, prototypes, and representative hardware to generate material data and validate analytical models.\n\nPrepare structural analyses, test reports, and verification documentation, and support internal and customer reviews.\n\nCandidate Requirements\nExperience & Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.\n\n3+ years of experience in structural analysis and testing of aerospace, space, or other high-performance structures.\n\nExperience taking hardware from analysis through testing and verification.\n\nExperience with composite structures, deployable systems, mechanisms, or spacecraft hardware is highly desirable.\n\nTechnical Skills\nStrong understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics, vibration, and load-path analysis.\n\nAdvanced FEM knowledge and strong experience with FEMAP and Nastran NX.\n\nExperience with Ansys and LS-Dyna is considered an advantage.\n\nExperience performing static, modal, random vibration, transient, buckling, thermoelastic, and non-linear analyses.\n\nExperience sizing composite and metallic structures, bolted joints, inserts, and bonded interfaces.\n\nAbility to assess structural margins and independently verify simulation results using first-principles calculations.\n\nExperience defining and executing structural test campaigns, including instrumentation, notching, and model correlation.\n\nPython, MATLAB, or similar tools for engineering calculations and data analysis.\n\nFamiliarity with ECSS, NASA, or equivalent aerospace structural standards.\n\nPersonal Attributes\nAnalytical, rigorous, and driven to understand the physics behind the results.\n\nStrong sense of ownership from analysis through successful test execution.\n\nHands-on mindset with a willingness to prototype, instrument, and test hardware.\n\nExcellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.\n\nEffective communicator and team player in a multidisciplinary environment.\n\nComfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.\n\nExcellent English language skills.\n\nEligibility to work in Germany\n\nWhat we offer\nWe want you to feel welcome and have the best possible tools for your work here at Dcubed. 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