This role is for a Senior Design Engineer specializing in System Integration at Isar Aerospace SE. The engineer will be involved in the entire product design lifecycle, from initial concept to final product integration, contributing expertise to the development of orbital launch vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
Define product requirements and verification strategies.
Develop hardware designs from concept through to manufacturing drawings.
Integrate designs into global assemblies.
Maintain and improve design and production engineering processes.
Provide guidance for fluid hardware and secondary structures design, including defining standards and reviewing designs.
Prepare product development roadmaps and manage timelines.
Requirements Snapshot
Minimum Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field.
8+ years of experience in hardware design and development.
Proficiency with design engineering tools (e.g., NX, TeamCenter, Solidworks).
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM).
Strong knowledge of various manufacturing methods.
Expected Impact
The Senior Design Engineer will play a crucial role in the successful design and construction of Isar Aerospace's orbital launch vehicles, ensuring efficient product development and integration across the company.
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Job Description
Mission Brief
As a senior design engineer within the system integration team, you will find yourself at the heart of product design relatedefforts across Isar Aerospace.You will follow hardware from its early conception to its integration into the final product, while expected to provide your expertisethroughout the whole process. Furthermore, you will work closely with a passionateteam as well as the rest of highly motivated colleagues across other teams/departments.You will play a crucial role in getting our orbital launch vehicle designed and built.
Hardware design and development from concept to manufacturing drawings
Integration of designs into global assemblies
Maintenance & improvement of design and production engineering processes
Providing general guidance for fluid hardware and secondary structures design
Defining and establishing design standards, best practices, and design documentation
Reviewing designs and manufacturing drawings
Preparation of detailed product development road maps and maintenance of their timelines
Communication with the affected stakeholders (e.g. production, assembly, other engineering departments) to ensure efficient development of products
Interface management
Preparation of design reviews, risk assessments, trade-off studies, etc.
Implementation and maintenance of engineering change requests.
Company focal point for external suppliers.
Mentoring and providing technical guidance for design challenges within the team
Qualification Checklist
Min. bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar
8+ years of experience in hardware design and development
Proficiency with design engineering tools such as NX, TeamCenter, Solidworks or similar
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM)
Strong knowledge in various manufacturing methods (e.g. milling, turning, metal sheet, composite or additive manufacturing)
Experience with standards (e.g. DIN, EN, ISO, AN/AS, LN)
Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail
Fluent english language skills
Bonus Skills
Experience in launch vehicle design, manufacturing, or assembly techniques for structure and fluid systems
Experience in aerospace hydraulic system component design
Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
Experience in system architecture design
Hands-on hardware production or assembly experience
Experience with material properties and surface treatments
Proficient German
Lean production knowledge
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
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
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!
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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.
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