About Aerospacelab
Our mission is supported by an ambitious vertically integrated approach: design & manufacture of small satellites combined with development of earth observation services.
Since its creation in 2018, the company has already grown substantially. Our team gathers more than 25 engineering expertise, from hardware design to software development & data science.
In 2025, Aerospacelab counts offices in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Toulouse (France), Lausanne (Switzerland) and US West Coast with more than 300 full-time employees, with the ambition to position itself as the European leader in small satellites.
Role Overview
As a Structural Engineer at Aerospacelab, you will play a critical role in designing and verifying of satellites and related systems across various missions. You are involved in project from early design phase to qualification of the product. From the early design phase to the qualification of the final product, you collaborate closely with a diverse team such as system engineers, mechanical designers, and thermal engineers and AIT (integration and test) department. All together, you validate that the equipment is not only ready to fly but also capable of fulfilling its mission reliably.
Key responsabilities
- Perform structural design, analysis, and optimization of spacecraft components and assemblies.
- Conduct static, dynamic, modal, vibration, and thermal stress analyses using FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN).
- Define and validate material selection, load paths, and joining techniques for space environments.
- Generate detailed technical documentation, reports, and support design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
- Interface with mechanical design, manufacturing, integration, and test teams.
- Support environmental testing (vibration, shock, acoustic) and correlation of test results to models.
- Contribute to the development of internal structural design standards and best practices.
Must have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in structural engineering, preferably in the aerospace or space sector.
- Proficiency with FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP, HyperMesh).
- Strong understanding of materials used in space applications (e.g., aluminum, titanium, CFRP).
- Familiarity with relevant standards (ECSS, NASA, ISO) and launch environment constraints.
- Good communication skills, team spirit, and a proactive mindset.
- Fluency in English.
Nice to have
- Experience with satellite or spacecraft development (LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond).
- Knowledge of composite structures and bonded joints.
- Experience with mechanical testing and structural model validation.
- Fluency in French is plus.
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Department
Space Projects & Platforms
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Office
Mont-Saint-Guibert
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Contract type
Full Time
What we offer
Build your own career path
Direct impact on the growth of the company
Flat hierarchy
Fast-paced environment
Flexible ways of working
Salary package consistent with your experience