Structural Analysis Engineer

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The What: At Blackwave GmbH, we develop high-performance Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs) for aerospace and next-generation mobility applications—combining lightweight design with maximum structural safety.

The Why: Our COPVs enable safer, more efficient, and more sustainable systems. Every structural optimization directly contributes to technologies where performance and reliability truly matter.

• Perform structural and strength analyses for mechanical components and assemblies

• Support static, dynamic, and thermal calculations

• Create, execute, and evaluate FEA / CAE simulations

• Interpret simulation results and derive design optimization recommendations

• Contribute to the design, verification, and validation of structural components

• Collaborate closely with design, development, and testing teams

• Assist in defining and evaluating load cases, boundary conditions, and material properties

• Prepare technical documentation and analysis reports

• Actively contribute to engineering projects with a strong hands-on mindset

YOUR PROFILE:
• Entry level: No prior full-time professional experience required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering (with strong technical focus) or a comparable technical field

• Relevant hands-on experience gained through working student positions, internships, or comparable technical university projects (e.g. Formula Student, rocketry group) is mandatory

• Experience in finite element modeling and simulation of composite and metallic structures
• Solid understanding of structural mechanics fundamentals (e.g. strength, stiffness, load paths)

• Knowledge of composite and metallic material behavior

• Ability to interpret simulation results and apply sound engineering judgment

• Experience in technical documentation and clear engineering communication

• Experience with programming or automation for analysis (e.g. Python, scripting, parametric workflows) is beneficial

• Business fluent English skills (C-Level), German skills beneficial

WHAT WE OFFER:
• Personal responsibility & creative freedom: You actively contribute to the further development of our production technologies.
• Flexible working hours & mobile working: Work-life balance is not an empty promise with us (up to two days per week)
• Start-up spirit meets aerospace: flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and room for innovation.
• Individual benefits: Choose between the Deutschland Ticket, Egym-Wellpass or a tax-free benefit with the Give Card (50€ net each month).
• Fresh food every day: Shared lunch break with healthy, varied dishes.
• Alpine view included: Our roof terrace invites you to relax after work.
• Further development guaranteed: You will grow both professionally and personally through exciting projects and exchanges with experts.
• We live and breathe team culture: whether it's a tech talk, team event or after-work - we celebrate successes together.