Engineer | Aircraft Structural Analysis

About the Position

We are seeking an Engineer | Aircraft Structural Analysis to join our Aeronautics team. This role involves developing tools and methodologies to support the structural analysis process, performing calculations and validation steps, and preparing FEM models from CAD geometries.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools/methodologies to support the structural analysis process.
• Perform calculation and validation steps for components/products under provided load cases.
• Prepare and develop FEM models from CAD geometries.
• Critical post-processing and reporting of analysis’ results to detect errors and apply/propose corrective actions.
• Identify issues and propose/develop improvements to meet established requirements, targets, or to solve problems.
• Provide the manager with any requested information for planning, execution, or control of technical activities.
• Alert to potential problems, deviations, and needs.
• Support the test and certification campaigns.
• Contribute towards the creation of project reports and any other relevant certification documentation.

Requirements

• Academic background in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics, Mechanics, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in the structural sizing and/or approval of components/products.
• Previous experience working with Hyperworks, Ansys, MSOffice (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), or similar tools.
• Good programming skills in C++, Python, and VBA.
• Good knowledge of materials and production techniques.
• Hand-on experience with CAD software (CATIA, Siemens Nx) is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Good interpersonal skills to work within a diverse team, in rigorous and demanding projects, where analytical and critical thinking, as well as problem-solving skills are essential.

We Offer

• Working in a relaxed and positive environment alongside a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
• We facilitate and promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle, articulating work with personal life.
• Health insurance.
• Partnerships with gyms, amongst others.
• Three additional vacation days.
• Birthday off.

About the Company

We are an Engineering and Product Development Center that conceives, develops, and productizes new technologies, products, and services towards a more sustainable society. We work by bridging together cities, industry, and universities around large programs of development and industrialization of products and services, from Portugal, in high-tech sectors such as mobility, aeronautics, and space.

Job Location

This position is based in Portugal and requires on-site work.