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Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing New Space company developing sustainable, environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors and is disrupting the traditional aerospace industry with innovative rocket development.
As a Senior Structures Design Engineer, you will be a key member of the structural design team responsible for the design and development of primary and secondary structures for the Spectrum launch vehicle. You will lead critical structural development initiatives while mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop composite and metallic structures for the Spectrum launch vehicle, with ownership of critical primary structures, interfaces, and adjacent secondary structures
- Create CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and integration documentation including bills of materials
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Analysis, Production, Assembly & Integration, Testing, Quality, Avionics) to deliver robust, innovative, and optimized structural solutions that meet project requirements and quality standards
- Define and establish design standards, best practices, and design documentation for the structures team
- Review designs and manufacturing drawings produced by the structures team
- Prepare detailed development roadmaps and maintain timelines
- Host weekly stakeholder meetings to ensure efficient product development
- Prepare design reviews, risk assessments, and trade-off studies
- Provide agile responses to production and assembly non-conformities
- Define necessary requirements and engineering change requests
- Serve as the company focal point for external suppliers
- Mentor and provide technical guidance for design challenges within the team
Requirements:
- M.Sc. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline
- 8+ years of professional experience in aerospace structures design
- Excellent knowledge of 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 programs
- Strong practical experience with SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or similar CAD software
- Practical experience with material qualification and composite manufacturing techniques
- Up-to-date knowledge of latest industry trends, materials, and technologies
- German language proficiency
