Senior Structural FEA Simulation Engineer, Metallics & Composites
STARD is an internationally recognized
Austrian R&D specialist business unit of family-owned Stohl Group
GmbH, with a focus on motorsport and high performance automotive
vehicles, in-house test-track and 24 years of
successful operation. We cover the whole process chain for entire
vehicle development, assembly, testing, vehicle operation and racing
completely in-house.
Our recently acquired very own proving ground and test track, which
also includes an off-road area, is part of our new very well equipped
company headquarter located right outside of Vienna, accessible with
public transportation and just 15 driving minutes from the Vienna
International Airport.
In addition to ICE and EV entire vehicle development, STARD’s focus also lies on following key areas:
* High performance FIA certified HV battery systems
* High performance Electric Drive Units (integrated and individual E-Motor, Inverter and transmission systems)
* Complete E/E systems for ground, aerial, and marine vehicles
* ICE-ECU and E-VCU software development and calibration
* Advanced Powertrain control strategies including 4WD torque vectoring systems
* Chassis and suspension systems
* Worldwide Racing activity (in very close collaboration with sister
business unit “Stohl Racing”) including:Rally, Rallycross, Circuit
Racing, Offroad, Special programmes (e.g. Pikes Peak, Nürburgring
Laprecords,…)
The supplied industries include motorsport, automotive,
powersports, marine and aerospace which results in a very diverse scope
of challenging and exciting projects.
In addition to the fundamental goal of always aiming towards
achieving the best possible results and performance, following
attributes are applying to STARD’s operation and demands:
* Compact, dynamic and powerful multi-national team of highly skilled and motivated staff with strong and efficient teamwork
* Result oriented, slim and functional processes with minimized bureaucracy
* Vast and comprehensive entire vehicle development, production and racing knowledge
* Seeking challenging technical tasks in a diverse variety of applications
* Creative and innovative performance-oriented approaches and solutions
* Powerful network in motorsports and automotive industry based on 24
years of successful company operation and 40+ years of group owner’s
motorsport activity
* High-end international customers in Asia, Europe and USA, ranging from disruptive start‑ups to world top 5 OEMs
* Extensive applied research activity (often in close collaboration with universities/research institutes)
Are you looking to become part of a creative, target oriented
and motivated international team, focused on inventing new, and
optimizing highest performance components, technologies, systems and
entire vehicles with all forms of propulsion technologies in a demanding
environment with challenging projects?
Then don’t miss this opportunity to join STARD and help us to
sustainably influence and shape the future of high performance mobility
and motorsport together at a world‑class facility near Vienna.
Checkout some of our non‑confidential activities here:
Facebook page: @stard.austria
Instagram: stard.austria
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDH8xGSNVFuIbfeXY2bKag
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stard-austria
Job Description
Senior Structural FEA Simulation Engineer, Metallics & Composites
Selection of associated activities include:
* Developing and preparing FEA models (1D and 3D) for composite and metallic structures using Altair Hypermesh (within Altair Workbench).
* Define load cases based on internal and external requirements, in close collaboration with the mechanical engineering team
* Executing structural computations using Altair OptiStruct.
* Post‑process and analyze results based using HyperView / Hypergraph and in‑house tools
* Interpretation of results including calculation of safety factors
* Documentation and interpretation of results accessible for relevant team members
* Provide recommendations to improve the design
* Optimize components to meet specific target (i.e. stiffness, weight, etc.)
* Apply topology optimization approaches where applicable
* Use analytical and hand calculation approaches where applicable
* Sizing and specifying of fasteners
* Profound knowledge of metallic and composite materials
* Profound knowledge of various material and manufacturing technologies and their impact on structural integrity of components
* Advantageous: Preparing models in CATIA V5
* Advantageous: Analysis of simple models in CATIA V5
Profile
* Bachelor or Master degree in engineering or similar qualification with specialization in structural analysis
* Profound knowledge of composite and metallic materials
* Relevant experience as structural engineer is required
* Experience in the motorsport automotive industry is advantageous
* Excellent knowledge of structural analysis is required
* Expert knowledge of using the Altair Workbench suite, including Hypermesh, OptiStruct, HyperView, and Hypergraph is advantageous
* Self‑organized and proactive problem‑solving approach
* Ability to prioritize workload and tasks to deliver required results in time
* Proficiency with standard office suite tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
* Perfect English skills (verbal & read/write)
* Above average commitment, as usual in competitive high‑performance development & motorsport
* Excellent communication, teamwork and social skills
* Target oriented approach & ability to work independently
Terms of Employment
- Long‑term full time permanent employment based in Austria, Vienna
- Initial temporary “Fly-in” option (Company owned modern Apartments available) possible
- Role and business appropriate competitive salary
Are we a match? Then we can’t wait to receive your application!
The typical application process consists of 3 main phases:
1. Review of complete application documents
2. Online meeting
3. Face to Face job interview with 1-week trial period
(We are happy to cover potential travel cost for a personal job interview if applicable)
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