Launcher Assembly Technician (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace; Ottobrunn; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

30 days vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Deutschlandticket

Sport clubs membership

Individual learning allowance

Childcare allowance

Job summary

Isar Aerospace in Bavaria is seeking skilled technicians for our Launcher AIT team, responsible for the precise assembly, testing and validation of launch vehicles from structural elements to avionics.

Join a dynamic multinational team, work with carbon fiber composites, ensure cleanliness standards, document processes, and contribute to continuous improvement in a cutting-edge New Space environment.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as an aircraft mechanic or similar, with focus on production/maintenance engineering.
• Several years of experience in aviation and/or aerospace.
• Knowledge of gas/fluid bolting techniques.
• Good drawing skills and spatial awareness.
• Willingness for occasional assembly work at different locations.
• High quality awareness and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• High-Precision Assembly: Precise assembly of advanced space components.
• Machining Carbon Fiber Composites: Working with carbon fiber materials.
• Testing Electrical and Mechanical Internals: Ensuring system reliability through thorough testing.
• Component and Assembly Testing: Validating the functionality of parts and assemblies.
• High Cleanliness Standards: Maintaining high cleanliness for component integrity.
• Detailed Documentation: Accurately documenting work processes and quality.
• Compliance with Standards: Adhering to industry standards and regulations.
• Process Improvement: Contributing to continuous process improvement.
• Test Setup Support: Assisting in setting up accurate and reliable tests.

Skills

Precision assembly

Carbon fiber machining

Testing experience

Documentation

Standards compliance

Teamwork

English & German

Education

Vocational training in aviation/aerospace

Job description

Mission Brief

In our Launcher AIT (Assembly, Integration, Testing) Team, you are jointly responsible for the technically flawless and timely delivery of our launch vehicles, from the assembly of the first structural elements through our fluid and avionic systems to acceptance tests. Our dynamic multinational team builds and maintains the flight hardware in close collaboration with our engineers and the Integrated Testing team at our launch base.

We are looking forward to your application if you thrive on challenges, are open to new experiences, and want to be part of the 'New Space'.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• High-Precision Assembly: Precise assembly of advanced space components
• Machining Carbon Fiber Composites: Working with cutting-edge carbon fiber materials
• Testing Electrical and Mechanical Internals: Ensuring system reliability through thorough testing
• Component and Assembly Testing: Validating the functionality of individual parts and complete assemblies
• High Cleanliness Standards: Maintaining high cleanliness standards to ensure component integrity
• Detailed Documentation: Accurately documenting work processes to maintain high standards and quality
• Compliance with Standards: Ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations
• Process Improvement: Contributing to continuous process improvement
• Test Setup Support: Assisting in setting up accurate and reliable tests

Qualification Checklist

• Completed vocational training as an aircraft mechanic, specializing in production engineering, maintenance engineering or comparable training in accordance with the requirements
• Several years of professional experience in the field of aviation and/or aerospace
• Knowledge of gas/fluid bolting techniques
• Good drawing skills, spatial awareness and a good technical understanding
• Willingness for occasional assembly work at different locations
• High quality awareness
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility and in a team
• High motivation to take on complex challenges
• Foundational knowledge of computer and software applications
• Fluent in English and German

Benefits:

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are 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. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.