Ballistics Engineer - Soft Ballistics

iO Associates; Fulda; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading innovator in personal protection is seeking a Ballistics Engineer to develop soft ballistic protection solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials science and experience in ballistic protection. This role involves designing innovative concepts, conducting ballistic tests, and collaborating closely with production to create prototypes. Join us to contribute to life-saving technologies in a dynamic R&D environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in ballistic protection, ideally focusing on soft ballistics and polyethylene.
• Bonus: Simulation experience.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimise soft ballistic protection solutions using advanced polyethylene.
• Design innovative concepts tailored to customer needs and international standards.
• Plan and execute ballistic test series and analyze results.
• Collaborate closely with production to create prototypes.

Kenntnisse

Expertise in soft ballistic systems

Fluent in English

Familiarity with relevant standards and testing protocols

Ausbildung

Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

Tools

CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks)

Jobbeschreibung

Ballistics Engineer - Soft Ballistics

A leading innovator in personal protection is seeking a Ballistics Engineer with expertise in soft ballistic systems to join their R&D team.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of flexible ballistic protection through cutting-edge material science and product development.

Requirements

• Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, or similar
• Proven experience in ballistic protection, ideally with a focus on soft ballistics and polyethylene
• Familiarity with relevant standards and testing protocols
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Bonus: CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks) and simulation experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise soft ballistic protection solutions using advanced polyethylene (PE) in multi-layer constructions
• Design innovative concepts tailored to customer needs and international standards
• Evaluate and select high-performance materials and explore new combinations to enhance protection and reduce weight
• Plan and execute ballistic test series, analyze results, and refine designs
• Collaborate closely with production to create prototypes
• Use simulation tools to predict ballistic behavior and validate through rigorous testing
• Maintain technical documentation including specs, drawings, and reports
• Work cross-functionally with sales, production, and quality teams, as well as external partners
• Stay ahead of market and technology trends in soft ballistics

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in technical innovation and wants to contribute to life-saving technologies. If you're ready to push boundaries in ballistic engineering, we'd love to hear from you.