Senior Structural Analysis Engineer / Senior Structural Analysis Engineeress

Job Opportunity: Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

AYES Switzerland is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer with a focus on Aircraft Primary Structures. This position is based in Luzern, Switzerland and comes with a permanent contract. The salary will be defined during the recruitment process, taking into account experience, seniority, and responsibilities.

About AYES

AYES is an engineering and technology consulting company based in Switzerland, with headquarters in Baden. Our core business is centered around the industrial world, with a strong emphasis on Aerospace, Space & Defense, Railway, and Energy sectors. We are committed to excellence and professionalism, supporting clients across Switzerland, Europe, and the USA. At AYES, we prioritize innovation, technology, and engineering R&D, recognizing human resources as a key asset and a vital driver for growth, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and substantiation of aircraft primary structures, including metallic and composite components.
• Develop and maintain finite element models using Femap / Nastran.
• Conduct static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses in accordance with certification requirements.
• Support structural sizing, optimization, and design activities.

Our Ideal Candidate Should Have:

• A degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in structural analysis of aircraft primary structures.
• Strong expertise with Femap and Nastran.
• Solid knowledge of aircraft structures, both metallic and composite.
• Ability to work autonomously in complex, high-responsibility roles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams.

Join Us!

If you are a team player with strong communication skills, a problem-solving attitude, and are eager to be part of a growing international engineering company focused on the aerospace sector, then we encourage you to apply online using the form below.

Note: Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.