Senior Structures Design Engineer, Launch Vehicle Structures (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace; Parsdorf; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee Participation

Vacation 30 days

Pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Public transport ticket

Rental clothing

Sport club

Learning allowance

Childcare allowance

Zusammenfassung

Isar Aerospace is seeking an experienced structural designer to develop primary and secondary structures for the Spectrum launch vehicle. You will model, simulate, and document complex composites and metallic structures, interfacing with analysis, production and assembly teams to deliver a robust, qualified product.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace structures, expertise in lightweight and carbon composites, and proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Siemens NX.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years professional experience in aerospace structures design
• Excellent knowledge in lightweight and composite structures design
• Good knowledge of carbon composite manufacturing processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Fluent in English

Aufgaben

• Design and develop composite and metallic structures for the Spectrum launch vehicle
• Create CAD models, manufacturing and integration drawings including BOM
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimized structural solutions
• Define design standards, review designs and drawings of the structures team
• Prepare road maps for product development and maintain timelines
• Host weekly stakeholder meetings for efficient development
• Prepare design reviews, risk assessments and trade-off studies
• Provide agile responses to production and assembly non-conformities
• Define requirements and engineering change requests
• Act as company focal point for external suppliers
• Mentor and guide design challenges within the team

Kenntnisse

Lightweight & composite structures

English fluency

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

M.Sc. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Jobbeschreibung

Mission Brief

As part of the structural design team, you will be responsible for the design and development of the primary and secondary structures of the Spectrum launch vehicle. You will be involved in the assessment of existing and new design concepts and provide technical guidance to other design engineers, while developing critical systems yourself.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Design and develop composite and metallic structures for the Spectrum launch vehicle
  • Be responsible for the development of critical primary structures, respective interfaces and adjacent secondary structures.
  • Create CAD models, manufacturing and integration drawings including BOM.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (Analysis, Production, Assembly & Integration, Testing, Quality, Avionics etc) to deliver robust, innovative, and optimized structural solutions that meet project requirements and high-quality standards to derive a fully qualified product.
• Provide general guidance for structural development
  • Define and establish design standards, best practices and design documentation.
  • Review designs and manufacturing drawings of the structures team.
• Prepare detailed road maps for the development of the products and maintain their related timelines up to date.
• Host weekly meetings with the affected stakeholders to ensure the efficient development of the product.
• Prepare design reviews, risk assessments, trade-off studies etc.
• Provide an agile answer to production and assembly Non-Conformities.
• Definition of necessary Requirements and Engineering Change Requests.
• Company focal point for external suppliers.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance for design challenges in the team.

Qualification Checklist

• M.Sc. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 8+ years professional experience in aerospace structures design
• Excellent knowledge in lightweight and composite structures design
• Good knowledge of carbon composite manufacturing processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

• Practical experience with propellant tank and pressure vessel design
• Practical experience in launch vehicle development program
• Strong practical experience with SolidWorks, Siemens NX or similar CAD software
• Practical experience with Material Qualification and composite manufacturing techniques
• Up to date on the latest industry trends, materials, and technologies
• German language

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
• 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.
  

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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