FEM Engineer
Team: Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations
Location: Toulouse
Commitment: Full-Time
Workplace Type: onsite
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specialized in Finite Element Analysis to join our GNC hardware team. You will be responsible for the structural integrity of compact, high-performance space mechanisms and assemblies: from early-stage sizing and trade studies through detailed analysis, environmental test definition, and test-model correlation. You will work at the interface between simulation, mechanical design, and physical testing, with a direct influence on product architecture and mass optimization. The ideal candidate is rigorous, analytical, and comfortable working at the interface between simulation, design, and physical testing.
What you will do:
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Design finite element models (FEM), including meshing strategies, boundary conditions, load cases, and material models.
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Perform FEM analyses (static, modal, dynamic) on parts, sub-assemblies, and full products, justifying assumptions, safety factors, and acceptance criteria.
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Interpret, analyze, and document FEM simulation results to identify design limitations and propose mechanical design updates.
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Contribute to material and manufacturing process selection, in line with mechanical and environmental constraints.
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Prepare, execute, and interpret mechanical and environmental tests (static load tests, vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC where applicable), defining load cases, instrumentation (strain gauges, sensors), and test configurations, and analyzing test data to ensure correlation between analysis and test results.
What you bring:
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Engineering degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Materials.
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Minimum 5 years of proven experience in finite element analysis in an industrial environment.
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Proficiency with at least one FEA software package (Ansys, Abaqus, Nastran, Patran, HyperMesh, Comsol).
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Strong fundamentals in materials, structural dynamics, and vibrations.
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Experience with rotating machinery structural analysis (bearings, rotors, balancing).
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Ability to write clear, structured technical documentation (analysis reports, test correlation reports).
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Experience with analysis–test correlation and post-processing of experimental data.
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Familiarity with environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC).
Bonus points:
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Thermal, thermo-mechanical analysis capabilities is a strong plus
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Scripting and data analysis skills (e.g., Python).
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Previous experience in aerospace, space, or other regulated industries.
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