Stress Engineer

At Destinus, we are on a mission to build near-space vehicles and infrastructure to power the world’s fastest transportation network. To make this happen, we are developing hydrogen-powered hypersonic vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to take part in shaping the future of aviation!

You will primarily develop mechanical/structural systems for subsonic/supersonic and hypersonic flights. You will be a part of our engineering team and interact with all engineering disciplines to resolve new issues as they arise. It is a unique project with unique opportunities for skill and experience.

Tasks

• Perform detailed structural and structural/thermal analyses and sizing of aerospace structures, components, and systems.
• Guide structural optimization and design improvements.
• Deliver detailed FEM Models used for analysis, from GFEM to detailed analysis.
• Define sizing loads and load cases required for scoping detailed analysis.
• Deliver preliminary sizing calculations, hand calculations, and simplified estimates to inform the design.
• Support ground and flight tests.
• Deliver detailed technical reports and presentations.
• Assist in the development of manufacturing, integration, and test processes and procedures.
• Support the definition and execution of the qualification and certification process.

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline
• 8-10 years of experience as an aerospace stress engineer
• FEM experience with Nastran, from building models to analysis, postprocessing, and debugging.
• Experienced with stress-hand calculation/analytical methods.
• Experience with both metallic and composite lightweight structural design for aerospace.
• Experience with Flight and Ground Loads, Structural requirements, Calculations, and reporting in the frame of aerospace regulations/certification standards.
• Experience with Matlab.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the English language is required. Knowledge of Dutch, Spanish, French, or German language is an advantage.
• You are resilient, open to change, and manage stress positively.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer: we value diversity in our companies and teams. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status