Senior Structures Design Engineer, Launch Vehicle Structures (m/f/d)

The role

You will design and develop primary and secondary composite and metallic structures for the Spectrum launch vehicle. You will provide technical guidance to other engineers and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver structural solutions.

What you will do

• Design and develop composite and metallic structures for the Spectrum launch vehicle
• Develop critical primary structures, interfaces and adjacent secondary structures
• Create CAD models, manufacturing and integration drawings including BOM
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide general guidance for structural development
• Define and establish design standards, best practices and design documentation
• Review designs and manufacturing drawings of the structures team
• Prepare detailed road maps for product development and maintain timelines
• Host weekly meetings with affected stakeholders
• Prepare design reviews, risk assessments, trade-off studies etc

Required qualifications

• M.Sc. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 8+ years professional experience in aerospace structures design
• Excellent knowledge in lightweight and composite structures design
• Good knowledge of carbon composite manufacturing processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Fluent in English

Nice to have

• Practical experience with propellant tank and pressure vessel design
• Practical experience in launch vehicle development program
• Strong practical experience with SolidWorks, Siemens NX or similar CAD software
• Practical experience with Material Qualification and composite manufacturing techniques
• Up to date on the latest industry trends, materials, and technologies
• German language

Benefits

• Employee Participation 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 aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. They are building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.