FEM Engineer

FEM Engineer

At least 3 years of hands-on experience in the space industry or 4 years in machine design/automation and robotics/aerospace performing FEM/FEA analysis.

Main responsibilities:

• Support design and development of mechanical/mechatronic systems.
• Build, mesh, and run finite element models of structural components, assemblies and systems.
• Perform static, dynamic (modal, random vibration, sine vibration, shock), thermo-elastic, and buckling analyses.
• Correlate FE models with test data (modal survey, vibration test, static load test) and update/refine models accordingly.
• Perform stress analysis and margin of safety (MoS) calculations per applicable ECSS standards (e.g., ECSS-E-ST-32, ECSS-E-ST-32-10, ECSS-E-HB-32-20).
• Support fastener and bonded joint sizing and verification.
• Preparation of technical documentation, including:
  • Analyses reports,
  • Procedures and reports for vibration, shock and static testing.

• Participation in structural tests of the mechanisms and systems.
• Participation in design reviews with the customer.
• Cooperation with technical leader regarding definition of tasks within the project.
• Supporting Business Development division in proposal preparations.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of internal analysis tools, templates and best practices.

Requirements:

• University degree in engineering (preferred fields: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation and Robotics, Space Engineering or Aerospace Engineering).
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in the space industry or 4 years in machine design/automation and robotics/aerospace performing FEM/FEA analysis.
• Strong theoretical understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics, and vibration theory.
• Proficiency with at least one major commercial FEA solver (MSC Nastran preferred).
• Experience with pre/post-processing tools (Femap preferred).
• Experience with:
  • Static strength analysis (stress, strain, margin of safety calculations).
  • Modal and dynamic analyses (natural frequencies, mode shapes, frequency response).
  • Random vibration and shock analysis.
  • Thermo-elastic analysis.

• Good understanding of bolted/bonded joint analysis and fastener sizing (with SpaceBolt or dedicated calculators).
• Experience with vibration, shock and static testing
• Fluent English (minimum B2).
• Knowledge of the commonly used materials’ properties.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organization skills, creativity, analytical thinking and ability to work independently.

Nice to have:

• Experience in the design, assembly or testing of devices/systems related to the space or robotics industries.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles
• Knowledge of space environment characteristics.
• Experience with GIT.
• Familiarity with SpaceVibe, SpaceBolt.
• Familiarity with ECSS standards.

We offer:

• Interesting work in a dynamically developing company in the space sector.
• Salary adequate to qualifications and responsibilities.
• Opportunity to participate in projects for the space sector within international consortia.
• Opportunity to participate in an individual development program (including training, participation in industry meetings and international conferences).
• Medical care package.
• Life insurance.
• Sports package.

If you don’t meet all the listed requirements, don’t hesitate to apply! We would love to learn more about you and how your strengths align with the requirements you already meet.

Interested candidates are kindly requested to submit their CV including the following consent statement: “I hereby consent to the processing of my personal data by PIAP Space Ltd. for the purposes of current and future recruitment processes, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act of 10 May 2018 and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR) concerning the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.”

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.