Manager Structures Design, LV Structures (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

30 days vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Rental clothing with laundry service

Sport Clubs membership

Individual learning allowance

Childcare allowance

Flexible mobility budget

Job summary

Isar Aerospace SE seeks a Manager Structures Design to drive the design and development of launch vehicle structural hardware from concept to qualification. You will lead a team of structural design engineers, coordinating with analysis, loads, manufacturing, and systems engineering to meet vehicle requirements.

You will set architecture, optimize mass, and guide design trades while ensuring compliance, model-based design, and robust configuration management across development phases.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical or Computational Mechanics.
• 8+ years Aerospace experience focused on structural design and development.
• 3+ years leading a hardware development team.
• Independent with strong design risk assessment and decision making.
• Strong organizational skills and proactive teamwork.
• Experience with CAD/PLM tools and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design of launch vehicle primary and secondary structures.
• Establish structural architecture and load path concepts.
• Guide trades to optimize mass, stiffness, manufacturability, cost.
• Ensure designs satisfy vehicle requirements and interfaces.
• Drive design maturity through development phases.
• Lead creation of CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Establish model-based design standards and configuration control.
• Oversee leave, capacity planning, and performance management.

Skills

Aerospace design

Team leadership

English fluent

Design risk assessment

Education

Engineering degree (Aerospace/Mechanical/Computational Mechanics)

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Siemens SimCenter

Siemens TeamCenter

Job description

Mission Brief

As the Manager Structures Design you will be responsible leading the design and development of launch vehicle structural hardware from conceptual design through flight qualification and operational support. The role serves as the primary technical authority for structural design activities, coordinating a team of structural design engineers and working closely with analysis, loads, mechanisms, manufacturing, materials, AIT, and systems engineering disciplines.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Lead the structural design of launch vehicle primary and secondary structures, including: Propellant tanks, interstages, thrust structures, payload adapters, fairings, engine support structures, Avionics structures, Ground handling and transportation hardware.
• Establish structural architecture and load path concepts.
• Guide design trades to optimize mass, stiffness, manufacturability, and recurring cost.
• Ensure designs satisfy vehicle-level requirements and interface definitions.
• Drive design maturity through all development phases.
• Promote knowledge sharing and lessons learned across projects.
• Ensuring analysis results support design decisions and compliance requirements
• Lead creation of detailed CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Establish model-based design standards where applicable.
• Ensure configuration management compliance.

As a Manager you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring effective leave, absence, and capacity planning to balance business-critical coverage with employee wellbeing.
• Overseeing time management, overtime, addressing root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Leading hiring, onboarding, and succession planning to build strong, resilient teams.
• Driving performance and engagement through regular 1:1s, feedback, reviews, and growth plans.
• Aligning the team roadmap with company strategy, ensuring clear accountability and measurable progress.
• Partnering closely with your HR Business Partner to ensure compliance, manage sensitive people matters, and support long-term talent development.

Qualification Checklist

• Degree in the field of Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical or (Computational) Mechanics, or any other related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the field of aerospace with focus on structural design and development
• 3+ years of relevant experience in leading a hardware development team
• High degree of independence and confidence in assessing and trading design risks
• Holistic perspective on development of systems
• Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Experience with Siemens NX, Solidworks, Siemens SimCenter, Siemens TeamCenter
• Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

• Experience in with launch vehicle development
• German 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
• 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
• Flexible mobility budget: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• 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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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.