Reports to:
Mechanical team leader
Job purpose:
To perform structural analyses of a radar payload, using FEM tools to support design, verification, and environmental qualification in a space-oriented development environment.
Location:
MetaSensing, Via Aniene 2, *****, Milan, Italy
Employment condition:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Candidate must be eligible to work in the EU.
Company Description:
MetaSensing is an innovative Italian remote sensing company founded in **** with the aim of commercializing the new compact, high resolution radar mapping technology.
In just a few years, MetaSensing has acquired numerous successful airborne radar campaigns completed at the Ka, Ku, X, C, S, L and P frequency bands, and developed drone and space-based radar systems for different applications.
Today MetaSensing is one of the unique companies in the world which offer cost effective airborne and space-based radar sensors and services both for commercial and security applications.
Combination of innovative technology and advanced processing techniques has made MetaSensing a fast growing, global company with projects in Europe, South East Asia, Middle East, North and South America.
Job Duties:
Definition, execution, and interpretation of Finite Element Analyses of radar payload structures using Finite Element analyses (static, dynamic, buckling, fatigue as applicable) to support design decisions and qualification activities
Support environmental qualification campaigns (vibration, shock) with test specifications and post-test correlation
Interface with other engineering fields (among which integration, electronics, thermal)



to best include all the SAR antenna requirements at early stages
Communicate the activities results with clear and concise presentations, reports and qualification documentation
Required skills and qualifications:
Strong knowledge of structural mechanics and finite element methods
Proven experience with Finite Element Analyses for structural designs (e.g. Femap with Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, or equivalent)
Ability to build, validate, and correlate FEM models with test results
Experience supporting vibration test campaigns
Knowledge of metallic structures and basic understanding of composite materials
Knowledge of space products development lifecycle (from concept, through qualification, to delivery) and experience in the space sector or aerospace programs
Familiarity with environmental loads and qualification principles according to ECSS
Good knowledge of the English language for the working environment
Strong analytical mindset with good communication and team-working skills
Desired Skills / Qualifications
Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in structural analysis roles
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary development environment
Ability to interface with test houses, system engineers, and manufacturing teams
Experience with radar, RF payloads, or high-precision structures is a plus
Candidate must be eligible to work in Italy.
Employment condition:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Offered salary range:
€ ************* gross annual
For additional information or for the application, please send an email with your CV and cover letter to ****** with a subject Ref:
MS-JDS-SSE-******
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📌 Senior Structural Engineer (Milano)
🏢 MetaSensing
📍 Milano