Senior Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) Aerospace Composites

Blackwave GmbH; Potzham; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Germany ticket

Egym Wellpass

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Job summary

Blackwave GmbH in Germany is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to own COPV development from concept to serial production. You will drive decisions and coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and materials teams to keep programs on track.

The role requires leadership of interdisciplinary teams, a strong ownership mindset, and a track record of delivering complex tech projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Science.
• At least 5 years in technical project management within a technical development environment.
• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong ability to challenge engineering decisions and guide teams through complex problems.
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills with PM tools.
• Fluent English (C1-C2) with proactive ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of COPV development projects from concept to serial production.
• Coordinate technical and operational activities across multiple disciplines.
• Drive technical decisions and ensure projects stay on track.
• Identify risks and keep documentation audit-ready.
• Align engineering, manufacturing, quality, and materials teams across execution.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Technical problem solving

PM tools

English fluency

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Materials Science

Job description

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE WHAT

You own the full lifecycle of our internal COPV development projects, from initial concept and component design through prototype development and serial production. You coordinate technical and operational activities across multiple disciplines, challenge engineering assumptions, and ensure projects move forward with speed, clarity, and technical rigor.

THE WHY

To end COPV failure in spaceflight. Developing reliable COPVs requires more than strong engineering. It requires structured execution, fast decision-making, and seamless coordination across teams. This role exists to ensure that product development projects stay on track, technical risks are addressed early, and critical decisions are made before they become costly problems.

YOUR IMPACT

You don't just track projects. You drive technical decisions and turn development plans into delivered products.

You ensure:

• development projects are delivered on time, on scope, and within budget
• technical decisions are made quickly and based on sound engineering reasoning
• risks, issues, and dependencies are identified before they become roadblocks
• engineering, manufacturing, quality, and materials teams remain aligned throughout execution
• project documentation and traceability remain complete and audit-ready

Your tasks in detail and by priority:

Accountability: Own the project. Own the outcome.

High Performance: Good decisions early prevent problems later.

Management of project activities, resources, schedules, and priorities while ensuring all stakeholders remain aligned on goals and timelines.

Togetherness: Complex products are built by aligned teams.

Candor: No surprises. No hidden risks.

Playfulness: Build systems that make future projects better and easier.

YOUR PROFILE

Must-Haves

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in technical project management or a comparable leadership role within a technical development environment.
• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary teams across multiple technical disciplines and stakeholders.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to challenge engineering decisions and guide teams through complex technical problems.
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills combined with experience using project management tools.
• Fluent English (C1-C2) and a hands‑on, proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

Nice to have

• Previous experience as an engineer or product developer before transitioning into project management.
• Knowledge of composites, product development processes, cost tracking, process improvement, or experience in a startup or high‑growth environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax‑free Give Card
• Healthy & social lunch culture: Fresh meals during shared lunch breaks
• High level of autonomy & real impact: You own a critical seam in the business — between what we sell and what we build
• Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas
• Stunning views: Rooftop terrace with views of the Alps in Taufkirchen, or indoor garden in Garching‑Hochbrück
• Growth opportunities: Work on technically demanding projects with real stakes
• We live our team culture: From tech talks to team events and after‑work gatherings — we celebrate success together