Structural Manufacturing Technician (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE; Ottobrunn; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

30 days of vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Public transport ticket

Sport Club memberships

Individual learning allowance

Childcare allowance

Job summary

Isar Aerospace is seeking skilled technicians for the Launcher AIT team to ensure flawless and timely delivery of launch vehicles. You will work from CFRP component fabrication through integration, testing, and documentation, collaborating with engineering and quality teams across Germany and abroad.

This role demands strong manual skills, strict adherence to cleanliness, and occasional travel for campaign assignments. English fluency and a background in aerospace manufacturing are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as a manufacturing technician, aircraft mechanic, or comparable qualification.
• Fluent English language skills are required.
• Experience reading and working with technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble structural components and CFRP assemblies according to drawings and specs.
• Produce and process CFRP components for space applications.
• Create and adapt jigs and tooling to support manufacturing.
• Drill CFRP materials and install rivets and fasteners.
• Perform structural bonding and ensure quality per space industry standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety; document steps per regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance; participate in tests and campaigns at various locations.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Vocational training in manufacturing/aircraft tech

Tools

3D printing

Job description

Mission Brief

In our Launcher AIT (Assembly, Integration, Testing) Team, you are jointly responsible for the technically flawless and timely delivery of our launch vehicles, from the assembly of the first structural elements through our fluid and avionic systems to acceptance tests.Our dynamic multinational team builds and maintains the flight hardware in close collaboration with our engineers and the Integrated Testing team at our launch base.

We are looking forward to your application if you thrive on challenges, are open to new experiences, and want to be part of the ‘New Space’.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Manufacturing and assembly of structural components and assemblies made from carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) according to drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications
• Production and processingCFRPcomponents for space applications
• Creation and adaptation of jigs (fixtures) and tooling to support the manufacturing process
• Drillcompositematerialsand install rivets and fasteners
• Performstructuralbodings
• Inspection, control, and quality assurance of manufactured CFRP components according to space industry standards
• Cautiousexecution of all work stepswhilealways maintaining an orderly and safe working environmentunder high cleanliness requirements
• Documentation of work steps according to specific regulations
• Close collaboration with other departments such as engineering and quality assurance
• Participation in test and launch campaignsat differentlocations inside and outside of Germany

Qualification Checklist

• Completed vocational training as a manufacturing technician, aircraft mechanic, or comparable qualification
• Professional experience in structural assembly or manufacturing, ideally intheaerospace sector
• In-depth knowledge in processing and handling CFRP; experience with metalworking is an advantage
• Experience with 3D printing processes isappreciated
• Experience in the creation and adaptation of jigs (fixtures) and tooling is an advantage
• Proficient in reading and working with technical drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Good manual skills, strong quality awareness, and a high standard of cleanliness and precision in all tasks
• Willingness to travel occasionally for campaign assignments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Highlyresilience in dynamic environments
• Fluent English language skills

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
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children

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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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.