Stress Engineer

At Destinus we are on a mission to build nearspace vehicles and infrastructure to power the worlds fastest transportation network. To make this happen we are developing hydrogenpowered hypersonic vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to take part in shaping the future of aviation! You will be primarily responsible for developing mechanical/structural systems for subsonic/supersonic and hypersonic flights. You will be a part of our engineering team and interact with all engineering disciplines to resolve new issues as they arise. It is the unique project with unique opportunities for skill and experience.

Tasks

• Perform detailed structural and structural / thermal analyses and sizing of aerospace structures components and systems
• Provide guidance on structural optimization and design improvements
• Deliver detailed FEM Models used for analysis from GFEM to detail analysis
• Define sizing loads and load cases required for scoping detailed analysis
• Deliver preliminary sizing calculations hand calculations and simplified estimates to inform the design
• Support ground and flight tests
• Deliver detailed technical reports and presentations
• Assist in the development of manufacturing integration and test processes and procedures
• Support the definition and execution of the qualification and certification process

Requirements

• BS. MS. in an Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline
• 810 years of experience as an aerospace stress engineer
• FEM experience with Nastran from building models to analysis postprocessing debugging
• Experienced with stress hand calculation/analytical methods
• Experience with both metallic and composite light weight structural design for aerospace
• Experience with Flight and Ground Loads Structural requirements Calculations and reporting in the frame of aerospace regulations/certification standards
• Experience with Matlab
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the English language is required. Knowledge of Dutch Spanish French or German language is an advantage
• You are resilient open to change and manage stress positively

Destinus is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity in our companies and our teams. We do not discriminate based on age race religion colour country of origin gender sexual orientation or disability status