Senior Structural Engineer
Pubblicato il 26-10-2026 - MetaSensing in Milano
* 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.
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Location:
MetaSensing, Via Aniene 2, 20151, 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 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. 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: € 40.000-50.000 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-202609.