Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d)

ATMOS Space Cargo GmbH; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ATMOS Works seeks a Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d) with strong CAD-based development and hands-on experience in building aerospace-grade hardware. You will lead mechanical design from concept to production, ensuring space-qualification requirements are met, and collaborate across systems, avionics, and propulsion to enable seamless integration.

You will create 3D CAD models (SolidWorks preferred) and detailed drawings for manufacturing, lead material selections, and test campaigns while ensuring

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in mechanical design.
• Strong 3D CAD modelling and technical drawing; SolidWorks a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience with assembly, prototyping, or testing.
• Solid understanding of mechanical structures, materials, and manufacturing.
• German speaking; English is a strong plus.
• EU national; applicants must be nationals of an EU member state.

Aufgaben

• Develop and refine mechanical designs from concept to production, ensuring space-qualification requirements are met.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings for manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Lead the mechanical design, analysis, and optimization of launcher structures, mechanisms, and interfaces for performance, durability, and mass efficiency.
• Define materials, components, and manufacturing methods compliant with aerospace standards and environmental constraints.
• Manage and support end-to-end manufacturing, including prototype builds, assembly, integration, and test campaigns.
• Conduct and document mechanical, structural, and environmental testing (vibration, thermal cycling, fit checks).
• Collaborate with internal teams (systems, avionics, propulsion) for seamless integration of mechanical subsystems.
• Interface with suppliers to clarify specs and ensure component quality and compliance.
• Continuously improve designs to enhance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure full traceability, documentation, and compliance with safety, aerospace, and certification requirements.

Kenntnisse

CAD modelling

Technical drawing

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Vibration & thermal analysis

Hands-on hardware experience

German language

English language

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Jobbeschreibung

ATMOS Works is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d) with strong expertise in CAD-based development, mechanical design, and hands-on experience in building aerospace-grade hardware.

Key Responsabilities

• You will develop and refine mechanical designs from concept through production, ensuring space-qualification requirements are met.
• You will create detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings, preferably in SolidWorks, for manufacturing and assembly processes.
• You will lead the mechanical design, analysis, and optimization of launcher structures, mechanisms, and interfaces for performance, durability, and mass efficiency.
• You will define materials, components, and manufacturing methods compliant with aerospace standards and environmental constraints.
• You will manage and support the end-to-end manufacturing process, including prototype builds, assembly, integration, and test campaigns.
• You will conduct and document mechanical, structural, and environmental testing, including vibration, thermal cycling, and fit checks.
• You will collaborate closely with internal teams, including systems, avionics, and propulsion, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical subsystems.
• You will interface with suppliers and partners to clarify technical specifications and ensure component quality and compliance.
• You will continuously improve existing designs to enhance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• You will ensure full traceability, documentation, and compliance with safety, aerospace, and certification requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Good knowledge of 3D CAD modelling and technical drawing; experience with SolidWorks is a strong plus.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly, prototype development, or testing is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of mechanical structures, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Interest in designing hardware for demanding environments, including vibration, thermal loads, and other challenging operating conditions.
• Ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into practical and robust mechanical designs.
• Strong written and spoken German; English is a strong plus.
• Structured and proactive way of working, with strong problem‑solving skills and a hands‑on mindset.
• Please note that we can only consider applicants who are nationals of an EU member state. **

Company description

ATMOS Works is a dedicated business unit of ATMOS Space Cargo, based in Kraków, with a business unit in Lichtenau, established to serve European government and defence customers. ATMOS Works develops and operates dual‑use orbital capabilities, including the secure, sovereign return of sensitive hardware and data, in‑orbit demonstration and validation (IOD/IOV), and advanced space systems.

ATMOS was founded as a European company built on the values of freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and human rights. We are committed to protect these values by making our technology available to others who share the same values, strengthening infrastructure and innovation for prosperity on Earth.

Our team is multinational and diverse, with offices in Lichtenau and Strasbourg. We work in a collegial, hands‑on culture where people support each other, take ownership, and keep learning every day. Motivation for the mission comes first — building spacecraft is not a nine‑to‑five pursuit. We align the mission, the team, and the individual in mutual dependence. This principle shapes our work environment where exceptional people, as committed as they are competent, can grow and contribute to a mission that matters.