Structural Engineer for Mechanisms (m/f/d)

POLARIS Spaceplanes; Bremen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

POLARIS Spaceplanes in Bremen, Germany seeks a Structural Engineer for Mechanisms (m/f/d) with a Master’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering to design mechanical systems like landing gears, perform FEM/MBS analyses, create drawings, and work on-site with suppliers. The role requires German and English proficiency, a background in aerospace, and startup experience is favorable.

Salary ranges EUR 60,000 to EUR 100,000 gross annually; exact remuneration will be defined during the application.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Strong Background in structural engineering.
• Background in the aerospace sector favorable.
• Experience with FEM Software (Ansys Mechanical or similar).
• Experience with CAD Modelling (Creo/Inventor).
• Good Knowledge about common aerospace construction materials and manufacturing techniques.
• Proactive thinking, high motivation, flexible way of working.
• Proficiency in both German and English.
• Experience with working in a startup environment favorable.

Responsibilities

• Design of mechanical systems such as landing gears, linkages, kinematic systems and their actuators
• Optimize mechanism movements and select appropriate construction methods and materials
• Conduct static and dynamic structural analysis using FEM and perform Multi-Body Simulation for moving parts
• Execute system tests and analyze the results
• Support physical assembly and integration, and solve technical problems quickly on-site
• Create technical drawings and manufacturing documents and exchange directly with suppliers

Skills

Structural engineering

Aerospace sector experience

German & English proficiency

Startup experience

Materials & manufacturing knowledge

On-site collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys Mechanical

Creo/Inventor

Job description

Why us?

Join our dynamic and fast-growing startup and be part of our exciting journey to revolutionize space transportation and hypersonics. We are a passionate team dedicated to pushing boundaries, fostering innovation, and creating impactful solutions that make a difference.

POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH develops innovative transportation systems that redefine access to space for payloads and passengers.

Structural Engineer for Mechanisms (m/f/d).

Depending on the area of responsibility, professional experience and specialist background, the gross annual salary ranges from EUR 60.000,00 to EUR 100.000,00. The exact remuneration will be determined during the application process.

• Design of mechanical systems such as landing gears, linkages, kinematic systems and their actuators
• Optimize mechanism movements and select appropriate construction methods and materials
• Conduct static and dynamic structural analysis using Finite Element Method (FEM) and perform Multi-Body Simulation (MBS) for moving parts
• Execute system tests and analyze the results
• Support physical assembly and integration, and solve technical problems quickly on-site
• Create technical drawings and manufacturing documents and exchange directly with suppliers

Your profile

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Strong Background in structural engineering
• Background in the aerospace sector favorable
• Experience with FEM Software (Ansys Mechanical or similar)
• Experience with CAD Modelling (Creo/Inventor)
• Good Knowledge about common aerospace construction materials (Aluminum, Titanium, Steel, CFRP, …) and manufacturing techniques
• Proactive thinking, high motivation, flexible way of working
• Proficiency in both German and English
• Experience with working in a startup environment favorable

About Us

Our mission is to pioneer a new era of space transportation by flying to space and back like an aircraft — taking off and landing at airports, and reusing our spaceplanes for hundreds of missions. This vision is currently pursued by over 115 employees every day.

At POLARIS we value on-site collaboration, so we generally do not offer home office. Please apply only if you feel comfortable with this working model – it saves valuable time for everyone involved.

Join us in shaping the future of space transportation and making a positive impact.