Development Engineer (all genders) - composite and metal technologies for advanced COPV Technologies - Aerospace

Blackwave GmbH; Taufkirchen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Germany ticket

Lunch culture

Autonomy at work

Flat hierarchies

Rooftop terrace

Job summary

Blackwave GmbH designs and manufactures flight-qualified COPVs for launch vehicles and satellites, headquartered in Munich. You will develop and industrialize lightweight manufacturing processes for advanced composite and metal technologies, transitioning prototypes to serial production and collaborating with materials, winding, fixtures, and tooling teams.

We seek a Development Engineer who thrives at the interface of innovation and production, delivering reliable, scalable processes for

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing processes, especially winding or lightweight construction.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and hands-on problem solving.
• Excellent English language skills (C1); German skills appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Develop and industrialize manufacturing processes for COPVs.
• Transition from prototype to serial production.
• Coordinate with components, materials, winding, fixtures, and molding tools.
• Ensure reliability, efficiency, and flight readiness.
• Provide technical guidance on process and material topics.

Skills

Team player

Hands-on

Problem solving

Lightweight mindset

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE WHAT

As a Development Engineer at Blackwave, you develop and industrialize manufacturing processes for advanced composite and metal technologies used in our lightweight, high-performance COPVs.

You drive the transition from prototype to serial production and work closely with components, materials, winding processes, fixtures, and molding tools to ensure our technologies are reliable, efficient, and flight-ready.

At Blackwave, we are developing the next generation of COPVs for aerospace applications. This role connects innovation and production, turning new ideas and technologies into scalable manufacturing processes for real aerospace applications.

YOUR IMPACT

You don't just develop components. You turn innovative technologies into reliable, scalable, flight-ready manufacturing processes.

You ensure:

• Advanced composite and metal components are developed with a focus on lightweight solutions
• Manufacturing processes are scaled and optimized for reliable serial production
• The team has a strong technical point of contact for process and material topics

Your tasks in detail and by priority

• Develop and build the future: Work on the development and production of advanced composite products from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.
• High Performance: Develop lightweight, high-performance solutions for aerospace applications.
• Engineer for lightness: Design components and production processes using composite and metal technologies with a focus on lightweight construction.
• Accountability: Take ownership of the technical quality and performance of your solutions
• Shape innovation: Contribute your own ideas, concepts, and creativity to fast, iterative development cycles.
• Togetherness: Collaborate across disciplines and departments to turn ideas into working solutions
• Scale and industrialize: Scale and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and reliability in serial production.
• Candor: Identify challenges openly and drive practical solutions
• Be the go-to expert: Support the team as a key contact for process and material topics related to components, winding, fixtures, and molding tools.
• Playfulness: Stay curious, experiment with new approaches, and push the boundaries of lightweight engineering.

Important Note:

This role is focused on Development Engineering and the industrialization of our COPVs. We are not currently hiring for Software Development positions.

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field
• Initial professional experience in manufacturing processes, especially winding or lightweight construction, with experience in composite materials
• Strong team player mindset and ability to collaborate across disciplines and departments
• Excellent hands-on skills and a practical, solution-oriented approach
• Creative, curious, and passionate about lightweight engineering
• Excellent English language skills (at least C1); German skills appreciated

WHAT WE OFFER

• Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card
• Healthy & social lunch culture: Fresh meals during shared lunch breaks
• High level of autonomy & real impact: You own a critical seam in the business - between what we sell and what we build
• Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas
• Stunning views: Rooftop terrace with views of the Alps in Taufkirchen, or indoor garden in Garching-Hochbrück
• Growth opportunities: Work on technically demanding projects with real stakes
• We live our team culture: From tech talks to team events and after-work gatherings - we celebrate success together

About us

Blackwave designs, manufactures and ships flight-qualified, commercial off-the-shelf composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) for launch vehicles and satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company delivers COPVs from a standardized portfolio with flight heritage. The approach reduces lead time from months to days while ensuring that each tank is qualified and flight-ready. Blackwave's mission is to end COPV failure in spaceflight. The company employs more than 150 people across manufacturing facilities in Germany and Texas.

More information at Blackwave.com and the procurement platform COPV.com.