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 be primarily responsible for developing 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

- BS., MS., in an 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, 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 our teams. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, colour, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status