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ArianeGroup

Space launch systems and defense contractor

Structural Engineer

Structural EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeSaint-Médard-en-Jalles, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5 degree in Civil Engineering or Structures is required.
  • At least 5 to 10 years of experience in structural engineering, including significant experience in a design office, is required.
  • Strong command of Eurocodes and working knowledge of standard structural-design software such as Robot Structural Analysis, Graitec / Advance Design, or SCIA Engineer is required.
  • The ability to produce calculation spreadsheets for reinforced concrete, steel structures, timber, slabs, and blast-resistant walls is required.
  • Technical and professional English proficiency is required.
  • A defense authorization issued by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces is required.

Responsibilities

  • Study client needs in complex projects and organizations and translate them into technical structural specifications.
  • Conduct diagnostics at client sites.
  • Assess operational, wind, snow, seismic, explosion, and aircraft-crash loads with project managers or the project owner.
  • Produce calculation models and simulations.
  • Perform structural design calculations for steel, reinforced concrete, composite structures, and timber during preliminary and detailed design phases.
  • Study structures during feasibility, preliminary design, and project phases, including cost estimates, preliminary schedules, descriptive notes, technical solutions, and material selection.
  • Prepare calculation notes in accordance with applicable Eurocodes, standards for nuclear facilities, and American standards for explosion calculations.
  • Supervise design technicians preparing studies and graphical documents, including principle diagrams and plan drawings.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines to maintain technical and schedule consistency during project studies.
  • Verify projects' technical and regulatory feasibility.
  • Contribute to technical selections and optimization of structural solutions.
  • Monitor technological developments.
  • Draft and/or review specifications and technical dossiers, including technical clauses, pricing schedules, calculation notes, and technical notes.
  • Prepare and/or check construction schedules for structural works, civil engineering, and frames.
  • Participate in contractor consultations with the purchasing department.
  • Analyze contractor bids and prepare consultation summary reports.
  • Review contractors' execution studies and issue and track approvals (VISAs).
  • Attend technical meetings.
  • Monitor and control construction execution in accordance with specifications and applicable standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with nuclear structures subject to complex load cases is desirable.
  • Knowledge of advanced software such as Abaqus, Code_Aster, or LS-DYNA is desirable.

About the Company

ArianeGroup

Space launch systems and defense contractor

ArianeGroup provides end-to-end space and defense capabilities, handling the full lifecycle of space and missile systems from design and manufacturing to integration, flight preparation, operation, and decommissioning. Its products include civil and military launchers, propulsion systems, and related equipment, with lead roles for the Ariane 6 launcher (ESA) and the French M51 missile (DGA), and it coordinates through its subsidiaries Arianespace and MaiaSpace. The company differentiates itself with integrated, Europe-wide capabilities across the whole mission lifecycle and deep expertise in propellants, composites, and multiple propulsion types. Its goal is to ensure reliable access to space and secure defense capabilities for Europe, backed by a strong industrial and international footprint.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Les Mureaux, France
Founded
2015

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