Senior Structural Simulation Engineer (FEA)

About the role

Groupe Pharea is looking for a Senior Structural Simulation Engineer (FEA) to validate and optimise the structural performance of a next‑generation aerial and marine vehicle platform. The role combines advanced finite element analysis with composite failure modelling to ensure safety, durability and weight efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Perform advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess structural integrity under aerodynamic, ground and water‑operating loads.
• Simulate composite failure modes such as ply delamination, core crushing and bonded joint failures.
• Conduct stress, fatigue and crashworthiness assessments.
• Execute topology and weight optimisation studies for metallic and composite components.
• Collaborate with design teams to improve performance while minimising weight.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, aircraft, eVTOL or high‑performance structural analysis.
• Expert knowledge of Ansys Mechanical and Ansys Composite PrepPost (ACP).
• Strong understanding of composite failure criteria (Tsai‑Wu, Hashin) and lightweight design principles.
• Proven ability to interpret simulation results and provide practical design recommendations.

Required skills

• Ansys Mechanical
• Ansys Composite PrepPost (ACP)
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Composite failure modelling (Tsai‑Wu, Hashin)
• Structural optimisation techniques
• Lightweight design
• Mechanical mechanisms
• Kinematics
• Aerospace aluminium alloys
• Titanium structures