Manager Structures Design, LV Structures (m/f/d)

isaraerospace; Parsdorf; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee shares program

30 days vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Rental clothing

Sport club membership

Learning allowance

Childcare allowance

Mobility budget

Job summary

Isar Aerospace is seeking a Manager Structures Design to lead the design and development of launch vehicle structural hardware from concept through flight qualifications. You will coordinate a team of structural engineers and collaborate with analysis, loads, mechanisms, manufacturing, materials, AIT and systems engineering to deliver robust space infrastructure.

This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in aerospace structures, a drive for excellence, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical or related field.
• 8+ years in aerospace with focus on structural design and development.
• 3+ years leading a hardware development team.
• High independence and risk assessment ability.
• Holistic view on development of complex systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Siemens NX, Solidworks, Siemens SimCenter, Siemens TeamCenter.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design of launch vehicle primary and secondary structures.
• Establish structural architecture and load path concepts.
• Guide design trades to optimize mass, stiffness, manufacturability, and cost.
• Ensure designs satisfy vehicle requirements and interfaces.
• Drive design maturity through development phases.
• Lead CAD/model creation and prepare engineering drawings.
• Establish model-based design standards where applicable.
• Ensure configuration management compliance.

Skills

Fluent English

Team leadership

Structural design

Siemens NX

Solidworks

Education

Engineering or Aerospace degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Solidworks

Siemens SimCenter

Siemens TeamCenter

Job description

Mission Brief

As the Manager Structures Design you will be responsible leading the design and development of launch vehicle structural hardware from conceptual design through flight qualification and operational support. The role serves as the primary technical authority for structural design activities, coordinating a team of structural design engineers and working closely with analysis, loads, mechanisms, manufacturing, materials, AIT, and systems engineering disciplines.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Lead the structural design of launch vehicle primary and secondary structures, including: Propellant tanks, interstages, thrust structures, payload adapters, fairings, engine support structures, Avionics structures, Ground handling and transportation hardware.
• Establish structural architecture and load path concepts.
• Guide design trades to optimize mass, stiffness, manufacturability, and recurring cost.
• Ensure designs satisfy vehicle-level requirements and interface definitions.
• Drive design maturity through all development phases.
• Promote knowledge sharing and lessons learned across projects.
• Ensuring analysis results support design decisions and compliance requirements
• Lead creation of detailed CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Establish model-based design standards where applicable.
• Ensure configuration management compliance.

As a Manager you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring effective leave, absence, and capacity planning to balance business-critical coverage with employee wellbeing.
• Overseeing time management, overtime , addressing root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Leading hiring, onboarding, and succession planning to build strong, resilient teams.
• Driving performance and engagement through regular 1:1s, feedback, reviews, and growth plans .
• Aligning the team roadmap with company strategy , ensuring clear accountability and measurable progress.
• Partnering closely with your HR Business Partner to ensure compliance, manage sensitive people matters, and support long-term talent development.

Qualification Checklist

• Degree in the field of Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical or (Computational) Mechanics, or any other related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the field of aerospace with focus on structural design and development
• 3+ years of relevant experience in leading a hardware development team
• High degree of independence and confidence in assessing and trading design risks
• Holistic perspective on development of systems
• Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Experience with Siemens NX, Solidworks, Siemens SimCenter, Siemens TeamCenter
• Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

• Experience in with launch vehicle development
• German Language Skills

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
• Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• Flexible mobility budget : Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team

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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