Structural Analyst – Satellite Missions (all genders)

About the Position

Structural Analyst – Satellite Missions (all genders)

Join Reflex Aerospace, a leading NewSpace startup in Berlin, Germany, and contribute to the forefront of satellite technology advancement. As a Structural Analyst – Satellite Missions, you will ensure the structural integrity and mechanical performance of our satellite platforms.

Your Mission

Reflex Aerospace is at the forefront of propelling high-performance satellite technology to new heights within the German aerospace landscape. As part of Reflex Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the space industry's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that stands for innovation and excellence.

As a Structural Analyst – Satellite Missions, you will:

• Ensure the structural integrity and mechanical performance of our satellite platforms.
• Work closely with mechanical design, systems, and test engineering teams.
• Develop and validate structural models.
• Perform dynamic loads analyses.
• Define and support mechanical testing.
• Optimize spacecraft structures for minimum mass and maximum performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the structural integrity and mechanical performance of satellite platforms.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, systems, and test engineering teams.
• Develop and validate structural models.
• Perform dynamic loads analyses.
• Define and support mechanical testing.
• Optimize spacecraft structures for minimum mass and maximum performance.

Requirements

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in structural analysis, particularly static, modal, sine, and random vibration analyses.
• Proficiency with HyperMesh and OptiStruct for FEM modeling, meshing, simulation, model validation, and post-processing.
• Experience with Craig-Bampton reduction, superelements, and coupled-load analyses.
• Strong foundation in analytical methods and hand calculations, covering structural mechanics, dynamics, vibrations, and verification of simulation results.
• Strong Python skills for analysis automation, data processing, and engineering tool development.
• Experience defining mechanical test specifications, deriving qualification environments, and supporting vibration testing and test-analysis correlation.
• Familiarity with ECSS and NASA structural standards, load paths, failure mechanisms, and bolted joint assessments.
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively in English, and collaborate well across engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience in structural optimization, including sizing, shape, and topology optimization, preferably using OptiStruct.

We Offer

• Work directly on complete satellite systems and products, with significant technical ownership from early design through qualification and operations.
• Help establish engineering capabilities used across multiple Reflex satellite missions and product lines.
• Work closely with specialists across Systems Engineering, AIT, software, electronics, structures, thermal, AOCS, and power.
• Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and a special company holiday on April 12th, celebrating the International Day of Human Space Flight and the spirit of exploration.
• Hybrid work model with flexible working hours.
• An annual training budget of 1,500€.
• Contribution to your Urban Sports membership and a discount on public transportation.
• A 20% contribution to your private pension plan.
• Access to Corporate Benefits - a website with many discounts for various brands.
• Exclusively offer permanent employment contracts.

About the Company

Reflex Aerospace, a NewSpace startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in Munich and Berlin, has been leading the charge to provide advanced dual-use satellite technology at unparalleled speed. The company is leveraging the latest techniques to modernize payload-centric satellite development and production, achieving significantly faster delivery times and enhanced reliability. By applying algorithmic engineering and streamlined system design processes, Reflex accelerates the delivery of satellites enabling lightning-fast innovation for our customers.