(Senior) Design Engineer (m/f/d)

The role

You will perform fluid hardware design and development from conception to integration. You will also oversee the integration of various systems and components into the global launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Fluid hardware focused design and development of pipes, manifolds, fittings, storages, and support structures
• Fluid hardware qualification through test plan definition, documentation, and test execution oversight
• Implementation and maintenance of engineering change requests
• Integration of designs into global assemblies
• Product requirement and verification definition efforts
• Preparation of detailed product development road maps and maintenance of timelines
• Preparation of design reviews, risk assessments, and trade-off studies
• Communication with affected stakeholders to ensure efficient product development
• Interface management

Required qualifications

• Min. bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar
• 2+ years of experience in hardware design and development
• Proficiency with design engineering tools such as NX, TeamCenter, Solidworks or similar
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM)
• Strong knowledge in various manufacturing methods (e.g., milling, turning, metal sheet, composite or additive manufacturing)
• Experience with standards (e.g., DIN, EN, ISO, AN/AS, LN)
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
• Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
• Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail
• Fluent English language skills

Nice to have

• Experience in launch vehicle design, manufacturing, or assembly techniques for structure and fluid systems
• Experience in aerospace hydraulic system component design
• General knowledge of aerospace/aviation hardware design
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
• Hands-on hardware production or assembly experience
• Proficient German
• Lean production knowledge

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch
• Fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Rental clothing with laundry service
• Sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance

Before you apply

• Affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process due to security clearance requirements

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit.