Structures Analysis Engineer, Launch Vehicle Structure (m/f/d)

Location: Parsdorf, Bavaria, Germany

Company

hirify.global develops launch vehicles for sustainable and cost-effective access to space, serving small and medium-sized satellites and constellations in Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Perform detailed stress analysis of aerospace structures and components using hand calculations and finite element methods, primarily for CFRP structures.
• Define load cases, including thermal and quasi-static loads, and identify failure scenarios and load paths.
• Collaborate with design engineers to review and optimize primary and secondary launch vehicle structures.
• Analyze manufacturing non-conformities and provide technically viable solutions.
• Develop test plans, support physical component testing, and verify sizing assumptions and hardware qualification.
• Prepare stress analysis documentation and improve structural verification standards and toolchains.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering, aerospace, mechanical engineering, computational mechanics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience analyzing aerospace structures.
• Strong knowledge of classical hand calculations and advanced finite element modeling using tools such as HyperMesh, OptiStruct, and Nastran.
• Good engineering intuition regarding load paths and failure mechanisms, with the ability to work independently under moderate guidance.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, including cross-functional interaction.
• Fluent English.

Nice to have

• Space-sector experience, preferably in a launch vehicle development program.
• CAD experience, preferably with Siemens NX.
• Understanding of composite behavior across a wide temperature range and experience with material qualification or composite manufacturing.
• Experience with carbon-fiber winding and draping, CFRP quality standards, specifications, and procedures.
• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee participation through a virtual company share program.
• 30 days of vacation and a company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution after the probation period.
• Subsidized lunches and a fully financed Deutschlandticket.
• Rental workwear with laundry service and sponsored sports club membership.
• Individual learning allowance after the probation period and childcare allowance for non-school-age children.