Published on: 06/15/2026

Simulation Engineer (Defense Industry)
(M/F/D)
Several locations Krempel GmbH
Full time Permanent

Do you want to use simulations and analyses to create the foundation for high-performance technologies? Then join our team and apply your expertise where it truly matters! We develop innovative technologies and know that outstanding products do not happen by chance. They are created by people who think ahead, analyze complex challenges, and work together to find solutions. Through your simulations and analyses, you provide the foundation for safe, reliable, and future-oriented technologies.

YOUR TASKS

  • Simulations: Perform structural, thermal, and multiphysics simulations and calculations. 
  • Modeling: Develop, evaluate, and document simulation models. 
  • Optimization: Derive optimization measures for component geometries, materials, and manufacturing boundary conditions. 
  • Project Support: Support development, design engineering, testing, and production teams. 
  • Validation: Assess test results and correlate and validate them against simulation data. 
  • Technical Documentation: Prepare technical reports, verification documents, and decision-making proposals.

YOUR PROFILE

  • Qualifications: A completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable technical field. 
  • Experience: Professional experience in structural design, engineering mechanics, and numerical simulation, with solid proficiency in calculation and simulation methods. 
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of FEM/FEA, strength of materials, materials science, and laminate/multilayer theory, as well as component assessment. 
  • IT Skills: Experience with simulation software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or HyperMesh (or equivalent) is required; basic knowledge of CAD systems is an advantage. 
  • Language Skills: negotiation-level proficiency in German and English.

YOUR BENEFITS AT KREMPEL

Attractive Compensation: Compensation in line with the collective bargaining agreement of the chemical industry (IG Bergbau, Chemie – Papier), including holiday bonus and 13th-month salary

Profit Sharing: Shared success – our employees benefit from the company’s performance

Working Hours: 38-hour work week with flexible working hours for a high degree of flexibility

On-site Workplace: Workplace at our Vaihingen/Enz or Zwönitz location with close personal exchange within the team

Vacation: 30 days of annual leave plus additional holiday allowance

Development Opportunities: Individual training and development opportunities for both professional and personal growth

Appreciative Work Environment: A workplace where you feel comfortable, valued, and respected

Company Pension Subsidy: We take care of our employees’ future even during their working life by contributing to their pension scheme

Health Management: Comprehensive support provided by our company physicians

Cafeteria: Subsidized lunch offered by a local provider

Allowances: Various subsidies, e.g. for commuting costs

Bike Leasing: Lease a bicycle or e-bike under attractive conditions

Parking: Convenient parking spaces available at all locations

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

KREMPEL AS AN EMPLOYER

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We combine all the advantages of a true mid-sized company. Krempel has a history of more than 150 years – something you can see, feel, and recognize in our products. We stand for the highest quality standards and always look beyond the obvious.

Just as diverse as our employees are our perspectives. That diversity helps us grow, find solutions together, and emerge stronger. And yes, in some areas we may still be a little traditional – but we are consciously taking bold steps toward a modern future.

You can see this in our technology, IT, software – and above all, in our mindset.

Learn more about our company culture and employee benefits.

KREMPEL – YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY AND INNOVATION

OUR PRODUCTS

We create materials that protect technology and lives. While our technical materials and components often remain behind the scenes, they play a critical role in ensuring safety across a wide range of industries.

From electrical insulation in generators, transformers, and motors to technical solutions for medical technology, ballistic protection, and mechanical engineering, as well as high-performance materials for aerospace and road and rail transportation – we develop solutions that stand up to even the toughest challenges.

With more than 150 years of experience, we work with industries around the world and focus on tailored solutions and the highest standards of material quality. Every contribution matters, because together we support a safer, more sustainable, and more innovative future.

Learn more about our products. 

CONVINCED?

APPLY NOW!

Does this sound exciting to you? Then apply directly for the advertised position! Simply send us your CV at jobs@krempel.com.

Feel free to include a few lines about yourself in your email – who you are, what motivates you about this field, and how you like to work. We look forward to hearing from you!

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INSIGHTS INTO OUR WORK LIFE

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