Senior Structural Engineer
Pubblicato il 08-10-2026 - MetaSensing in Italia
Reports to: Mechanical team leader
To perform structural analyses of a radar payload, using FEM tools to support design, verification, and environmental qualification in a space-oriented development environment.
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Company Description:
MetaSensing is an innovative Italian remote sensing company founded in 2008 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.
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
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
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