Stress Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Manching, Germany. Due to work permit requirements, applicants must be citizens of an EU member state or eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany.

Company

hirify.global, together with CS GROUP, HE Space, and Sopra Steria, provides digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for space and defence organisations.

What you will do

• Size aircraft structural parts, components, and installations made from metal and carbon fiber.
• Perform structural analyses using FEM techniques, state-of-the-art analysis tools, and classic handbook methods.
• Compare design solutions and structural concepts through trade-off analyses.
• Analyze mechanical systems and equipment integration.
• Prepare analysis reports and statements supporting airframe qualification.
• Assess damage, develop repairs, support manufacturing and assembly lines, and evaluate concessions and nonconformities.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent diploma in aerospace engineering or a related field.
• Several years of experience in aircraft structural analysis.
• Business-fluent English required.
• Business-fluent German required.
• Mandatory knowledge of standard stress analysis methods, including HSB, Bruhn, ESDU, or Roark & Young.
• Solid experience with stress analysis and FEM tools such as Nastran and HyperWorks, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in stress analysis of pipework.
• Experience with impact simulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with a 12-month duration.
• International working environment supporting aerospace and defence clients.
• Inclusive workplace committed to gender diversity and respectful collaboration.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV in English in Word or PDF format.
• Reference job code DE-HP-26065 in the application.
• Application deadline: 31 August 2026.