Mechanical Design & Routing Engineer (m/w/d)

Isar Aerospace; Ottobrunn; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

30 days vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Deutschlandticket

Sport club memberships

Learning budget

Childcare allowance

And Much More!

Job summary

Isar Aerospace in Ottobrunn, Germany seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design of Avionics Units and their interfaces. You will drive lifecycle management, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure deliverables meet time, budget and scope.

You will lead 3D harness routing, develop manufacturing documentation, and contribute to design rules while supporting testing and integration activities in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in mechanical design, development and documentation from concept to production.
• Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX.
• Extensive experience in production of metallic components and DFMA best practices.
• Experience in 3D harness design and routing, including bundling, clamping, and path definition.
• Strong understanding of materials, thermal, FEM, etc.
• Ability to interpret system-level diagrams and wiring schematics.
• Experience with testing methods for design validation such as vibration and shock.
• Effective communication and teamwork for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the mechanical design of Avionics Units and align with stakeholders.
• Own the design and configuration of Avionics Units.
• Track requirements and verification; develop design rules.
• Track design changes and adapt to company processes.
• Collaborate with structures, propulsion, sensor, actuator teams.
• Execute harness routing for current and next generation Launcher.
• Generate support documentation for production (assembly instructions, drawings).
• Design test fixtures, jigs and assemblies for development/testing.
• Identify improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

BSc/MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Siemens NX

DFMA

Job description

Mission Brief

You will be an integral part of the Avionics department, specifically the Harness & Structures team, that designs the complete Launch Vehicle harness, together with the in-house developed Avionics units and necessary enclosures. Doing so in close collaboration with the Avionics production and machining teams, as well as all relevant stakeholders from other departments.

You will be the product owner of mechanical design for several of our in-house developed Avionics units, both for the current and next generation of our Launcher. You will own the lifecycle of it, manage associated interfaces and ensure delivery on time, budget and scope. Interdisciplinary tasks and fast paced R&D are your daily business, and you thrive in that kind of environment.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Carry out the mechanical design of Avionics Units. Aligning constantly with stakeholders such as the electrical designers as well as the interfacing system responsibles
• Own the design and configuration of Avionics Units
• Track relevant requirements and their verification. As well as developing overarching design rules relevant to the team or company-wide standards
• Track design changes and adapt accordingly following the company processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders (structures, propulsion, sensor, actuator teams) to align interfaces and requirements
• Execute harness routing for our current and next generation Launcher. Planning, modeling, and documenting harness paths, including bundling, clamping, and routing in 3D environments
• Generate support documentation for production, such as assembly instructions, harness drawings, work instructions, etc.
• Design test fixtures, jigs and other assemblies to support development and testing
• Identify and implement constant improvements to our processes to streamline operations and reduce costs together with potential errors
• Interpret system-level diagrams and topologies
• Support integration, testing and production activities, ensuring manufacturability and installation feasibility

Qualification Checklist

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Extensive experience in mechanical design, development and documentation from concept to production
• Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX
• Extensive experience in production of metallic components and DFMA best practices
• Experience in 3D harness design and routing, including bundling, clamping, and path definition
• Strong understanding of fields affecting unit design such as Materials, Thermal, FEM analysis, etc.
• Ability to interpret system-level diagrams and wiring schematics
• Experience with testing methods for design validation such as vibration and shock
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with aerospace standards and practices for unit qualification and acceptance
• Familiarity with aerospace harnessing standards and practices
• Knowledge of harness manufacturability, installation, and maintenance considerations
• Experience in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX) harnessing modules
• Hands-on experience in harness assembly

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 granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• 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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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.