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

Location: Parsdorf, Bavaria, Germany

Company

hirify.global develops launch vehicles for sustainable access to space and the deployment of small and medium-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Perform detailed stress analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures using hand calculations and finite element methods, primarily for CFRP structures.
• Define load cases, including thermal and quasi-static loads, and assess structural failure scenarios and design risks.
• Collaborate with design engineers to trade concepts, size components, optimize design iterations, and address manufacturing non-conformities.
• Develop test plans, support physical component testing, and verify sizing assumptions and hardware qualification.
• Prepare stress analysis reports and improve structural verification standards, workflows, and toolchains.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and review analysis results.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering, aerospace, mechanical or computational mechanics, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience analyzing aerospace structures.
• Strong knowledge of classical hand calculations and advanced finite element modeling, including HyperMesh and OptiStruct.
• Experience with structural failure mechanisms, load paths, design risk assessment, and aerospace design standards.
• Experience using CAD software and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Fluent English required.

Nice to have

• Space-sector experience, preferably in a launch vehicle development program.
• Siemens NX or other CAD experience.
• Knowledge of composite behavior across a wide temperature range and composite manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with material qualification, carbon-fiber winding and draping, and CFRP quality standards.
• 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 memberships.
• Individual learning allowance after the probation period and childcare allowance for non-school-age children.