Senior Mechanism Engineer, LV Structures
Isar Aerospace SE
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Job summary
Isar Aerospace seeks a senior mechanical design engineer to own vehicle mechanism design for Spectrum Launch Vehicle. You will drive CAD work, create and release development drawings, define requirements and run trade studies with cross-functional teams across static structures, propulsion, production and testing.
With 8+ years in full-cycle design, you will apply GD&T, mechatronics and sizing methods while delivering on time and to quality. German is a plus; on-site work in Germany is expected.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field with proven record of excellent results and timely execution
- 8+ years of experience in a product full cycle design engineering role, including CAD (Siemens NX preferred), assembly and test execution
- Experience with manufacturing processes, project management, scheduling/planning, materials and surface treatments
- Strong understanding and proven experience of ISO GPS or ASME GD&T tolerancing principles
- Experience with testing activities, definition of test plans and procedures, support to the test team in test execution and post processing
- Excellent understanding of kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic and electro‑mechanical actuation, mechatronics, instrumentation, structures strength, stability, fatigue failure modes and tribology
- Collaborative and communication driven attitude: team work is key to success
- Proficient English skills (German is a plus)
Responsibilities
- Design of vehicle mechanisms through design phases (CAD, drawings, sizing) until qualification and acceptance
- Requirements definition for vehicle mechanisms
- Driving trade studies, manufacturing optimisation and performance for mechanisms
- Interface with teams in static structures and propulsion, AGNC, AIT, production
- Creating, reviewing and releasing development and flight hardware drawings and design documentation
- Identifying build/test/design optimisations and working them to resolution
- Contribute to testing activities, such as definition of test plans and procedures, support to the test team in test execution and post processing
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Job description
You will need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, direct reports and leaders within and outside the organization. You will be part of a team responsible for developing stage separation mechanisms, fairing separation mechanisms, hydraulic, pneumatic and electro‑mechanical actuators and umbilical fluid and electrical systems. You have mechanical and integrated design experience as well as proven track record of delivering results on time and quality, while completing collaborative projects effectively. Your design, analysis and manufacturing skills enable you to own the outcomes of key mechanism design trades and development of our Spectrum Launch Vehicle.
You will need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, direct reports and leaders within and outside the organization. You will be part of a team responsible for developing stage separation mechanisms, fairing separation mechanisms, hydraulic, pneumatic and electro‑mechanical actuators and umbilical fluid and electrical systems. You have mechanical and integrated design experience as well as proven track record of delivering results on time and quality, while completing collaborative projects effectively. Your design, analysis and manufacturing skills enable you to own the outcomes of key mechanism design trades and development of our Spectrum Launch Vehicle.
- Design of the vehicle mechanisms through design phases (CAD, drawings, sizing) until qualification and acceptance.
- Requirements definition for vehicle mechanisms
- Driving trade studies, manufacturing optimisation and performance for mechanisms
- Interface with teams in static structures and propulsion, AGNC, AIT, production
- Creating, reviewing and releasing development and flight hardware drawings and design documentation
- Identifying build/test/design optimisations and working them to resolution
- Contribute to testing activities, such as definition of test plans and procedures, support to the test team in test execution and post processing
- Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field with proven record of excellent results and timely execution
- 8+ years of experience in a product full cycle design engineering role, including CAD (Siemens NX preferred), assembly and test execution
- Proven experience with manufacturing processes, project management, scheduling/planning, materials and surface treatments
- Strong understanding and proven experience of ISO GPS or ASME GD&T tolerancing principles
- Experience with testing activities, definition of test plans and procedures, support to the test team in test execution and post processing
- Excellent understanding of kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic and electro‑mechanical actuation, mechatronics, instrumentation, structures strength, stability, fatigue failure modes and tribology
- Collaborative and communication driven attitude: team work is key to success
- Proficient English skills (German is a plus)
- Previous experience with kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic and electro‑mechanical actuation, mechatronics, instrumentation, structures strength, stability, fatigue failure modes and tribology in the aerospace industry.
- Experience in structure and fluid systems for launch vehicle design or equivalent aerospace product, complex parts manufacturing and assembly techniques.
- Strong experience with design engineering tools such as NX, TeamCenter, Solidworks, Catia or equivalent.
- Experience with structural sizing tools such as Ansys, Altair HyperWorks solutions, Nastran, etc. and with analytical sizing calculations (e.g. HSB, Brunn, etc.)
- Strong experience with ERP/MES Systems, product lifecycle management (PLM e.g. Teamcenter) and/or data management
- Highly motivated to join a European space company and make it succeed
- Willing to travel to the launch site and suppliers when necessary for hardware support
- 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
- 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
- And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.
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!
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