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.Requirements- 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