CAD & Stress Analyst (Aerospace)

Location: Bordeaux, France

Company

The Exploration Company develops innovative aerospace technologies for the future of space transportation, including in-house propulsion systems.

What you will do

• Design thrust chambers and injectors in CAD from concept layout through detailed, manufacturable design.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to justify structural margins under mechanical, thermal, and pressure loads.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes in coordination with manufacturing engineering.
• Translate propulsion, thermal, and fluidic requirements into part-level designs, load cases, interfaces, drawings, and controlled datasets.
• Prepare structural analysis reports, trade studies, technical documentation, and test requirements for design reviews and qualification.
• Support manufacturing, inspection, assembly, testing, root-cause investigations, model correlation, and design updates based on test results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• More than one year of experience in CAD design and stress analysis of mechanical or structural hardware.
• Strong CAD skills and experience taking parts from concept to fully detailed, manufacturable designs.
• Experience with structural and stress analysis, including hand calculations and FEA using tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with machining, additive manufacturing, welding, or brazing and their impact on structural performance.
• Fluent English is required. Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills are also required.

Nice to have

• CFD experience for thermal or flow-related analysis of propulsion hardware.
• Experience in propulsion, aerospace, or another high-reliability environment.
• Passion for space and interest in advancing the European space industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making focused on clear goals and robust systems.
• Open and collaborative culture with transparent discussion of risks and obstacles.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of space transportation and the democratisation of space.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are provided where applicable.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and non-discrimination.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV for consideration.
• Offers are subject to a background check based on the country, role, and project.