Mechanical Ground Systems Engineer (f/m/d)

The role

You will shape the development of Ground Systems infrastructure including launchpad equipment and testing facility design. You will design, plan, and iterate mechanical and structural subsystems using CAD tools and numerical simulations.

What you will do

• Take responsibility, ownership and accountability for mechanical (sub)systems
• Manage requirements between stakeholders and define Engineering Change Requests
• Advise colleagues on design of mechanical/structural ground systems
• Design, plan and iterate mechanical and/or structural (sub)systems using calculation/CAD tools and numerical simulations
• Create manufacturing and integration drawings including BOMs
• Perform trade-offs from subsystem level to entire architectural approaches
• Select and procure suitable hardware for (sub)systems
• Write technical documentation, conduct design reviews and risk assessments
• Support planning of commissioning procedures and provide support to operation crews
• Travel to construction and test sites for on-site coordination

Required qualifications

• B.Sc./M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge in the field of structural/mechanical engineering for heavy (steel) structures
• Strong practical experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software incl. GD&T and design for manufacturing/assembly
• Good knowledge of mechanisms engineering: kinematics, engagement mechanisms, leverages, actuation
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly procedures
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply theoretical knowledge to find practical solutions
• Hands-on integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
• English, fluent

Nice to have

• German, fluent
• Knowledge of rocket propulsion technology and/or test facility and launch pad design for aerospace applications
• Knowledge of mechanical aspects of process plant engineering
• Structural, thermal, vibration analysis experience in Ansys, NASTRAN or similar
• Experience with hydraulic system design
• Experience with systems designed for outdoor, ideally offshore environments

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

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

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. The company aims to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit.