This position is intended for candidates with more than 6 years of professional experience.
The salary range varies depending on experience, between €90,000 and €110,000 gross per year.
Work model: Full-time, primarily on-site with hybrid flexibility.
Location: Garching (near Munich), Germany.
Muxon is a small, globally active recruitment agency and is conducting this search on behalf of our partner (a European space engineering company specialized in the design and development of large deployable satellite structures and advanced space hardware systems supporting ESA and EU missions).
We are looking for a Lead Structural Analysis Engineer to join a highly specialized engineering team working on complex space programs. The company operates at the forefront of European space technology, developing critical hardware for in-orbit applications, launch environments, and qualification testing, with strong involvement in long-term ESA-backed missions.
Tasks
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6 structural analysis engineers working on space programs
Drive advanced finite element simulations (modal, static, dynamic, thermal, coupled analyses) using FEMAP/NASTRAN
Develop and optimize high-fidelity FEM models for space hardware systems
Ensure compliance with ESA/ECSS standards and validation methodologies
Perform verification through analytical hand calculations and supporting spreadsheet models
Improve simulation workflows and automation using Python, MATLAB, or FORTRAN
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and customers to define and refine technical solutions
Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and ESA-level reviews
Requirements
MSc or PhD in Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or related field)
+6 years of structural analysis experience within the European space industry
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and complex engineering work packages
Strong expertise in FEMAP and NASTRAN
Solid understanding of ESA/ECSS structural standards and verification processes
Experience with space hardware load cases (launch, in-orbit, qualification)
Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or FORTRAN for automation
Full professional English (C1 minimum)
Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to perform under tight project deadlines
Benefits
Opportunity to work on real space hardware contributing to ESA and EU missions
Long-term stability through secured European space programs
High technical ownership and influence over system-level design decisions
Multicultural and highly specialized engineering environment
Flexible working hours with hybrid arrangement
Strong career development opportunities within a growing space technology company
If you are interested in contributing to cutting-edge European space projects and leading a high-level engineering team, we would be glad to hear from you.