Engineering the Structures
That Reach the Stars
Specialized structural analysis and engineering for satellites, deployable mechanisms, and precision space hardware. Based in Dresden, Germany.
Scroll to exploreEngineering Expertise
Delivering precision structural analysis for demanding applications in Orbit or on Earth
Satellite Structures
Structural analysis for satellites, deployables, units and mechanisms designed to withstand the vibrations during launch.
Mechanism Engineering
Optimization and analysis of precision mechanisms including hold-down and release systems, hinges, and compliant mechanisms.
Vibration Analysis
Comprehensive quasi-static, sinusoidal, and random vibration analysis with test prediction and correlation.
Qualification Support
Full support through qualification vibration campaigns including test prediction, test support, and model correlation.
Professional Experience
Over a decade of specialized experience in structural analysis for space applications
Structural Analysis Consultant
- Structural analyst and mechanical validation for satellites, docking systems, and ISS experiments.
- Issued stress reports and technical notes for static, vibration, shock, and thermo-elastic environments.
- Definition of interfaces towards subsystems, customers, and main platforms.
- Test campaign support for satellites, space devices, and payloads.
Structural Analysis Engineer
- Analyzed the first ITAR-free large deployable antenna boom (LEA, Horizon 2020).
- Quasi-static, sinus and random vibration analysis for hinges and release mechanisms.
- Optimized compliant mechanisms and fixed body joints for ESA projects.
- Supported EUV lithography mirror adjustment mechanisms.
Structural Analysis Engineer
- Developed mirror adjustment mechanisms for EnMap hyperspectral mission.
- Analyzed CSHS for the EXOMARS rover and supported qualification.
- Automated meshing, analysis, and reporting with TCL scripts.
- Correlated FE models with microvibration test results (ESA/GSTP).
Diploma Thesis / Research
- Neutron capture experiment on 77Se at ILL Grenoble.
- Developed C software to analyze gamma-ray decay spectra.
Notable Projects
Selected projects showcasing expertise in structural engineering
SKIMSAT VLEO Spacecraft
Structural analysis, incl. launch load derivation, unit level extraction and design improvement for the first phases of the very low Earth orbit Spacecraft SKIMSAT.
EnMap FAD, SCM and SSM
Complete structural analysis through QM and FM including vibration test support and correlation for three mechanisms on the hyperspectral mission EnMap.
EXOMARS CSHS
Structural analysis, vibration test support and test correlation for ExoMars-Rovers "Rosalind Franklin" Core Sample Handling System (CSHS).
EUV Lithography
Part of a multidisciplinary team to design and tailor the EUV machine solid-hinged mechanisms powering leading-edge semiconductor fabrication.
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