Mechanical Design & Structural Analysis Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid, Noordwijk ESTEC, Netherlands; EU citizenship required. Relocation support to the Netherlands is available.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering, consulting, satellite communications, propulsion, launch, flight test, and ground-station services for space organizations, research institutes, and commercial and institutional customers.

What you will do

• Design mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) for tests in the Test Centre and ESTEC laboratories.
• Prepare designs for manufacturing by ESA workshops or external organizations.
• Create manufacturing drawings, engineering calculations, numerical analyses, and design justification files when required.
• Use ESA-provided 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) for mechanical design and MSC Nastran/Patran for finite element modelling and analysis.
• Install designed MGSE when requested and supervise or perform proof load and acceptance testing.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in mechanical design and engineering, preferably in aerospace, space, or testing.
• Experience designing and developing mechanical structures, fixtures, MGSE, or specialized testing equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling and mechanical design; 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Finite Element Analysis and structural analysis; MSC Nastran/Patran is preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, structural integrity, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering tolerances.
• Experience preparing manufacturing drawings, design justification files, engineering calculations, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment installation, integration, verification, proof load testing, and acceptance testing.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Only EU citizens can be employed for this position. Applicants must provide a passport copy and degree certificate for validation, plus an official recent good-conduct document from their current country of residence before employment.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment registered for social security and tax in the Netherlands.
• 40-hour work week, 12 public holidays, and 30 additional annual vacation days.
• Training and career development support.
• Relocation assistance and financial support for relocation to the Netherlands.
• Company pension contribution of 15.4% of pensionable salary, with optional additional employee contributions.
• Remuneration aligned with ESA Job Class.

Hiring process

• Apply through the Job Application form before 10 December 2026.
• Provide the required passport, degree certificate, and good-conduct documentation as part of the eligibility and employment process.