Structure Engineer

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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.