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Launch Systems Engineer

Germany, Ottobrunn · Job Posted January 02, 2026
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In this role, you will apply strong interdisciplinary knowledge across all major launch system domains—propulsion, structures, fluid systems, GNC, avionics, and ground systems—while demonstrating expertise in at least one of these disciplines. You will play a key role in requirements and verification management for our Spectrum launch vehicle and future developments, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with program objectives.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the Spectrum Product Office and Chief Engineer in architectural design activities for current and future launch vehicle versions
  • Define, break down, and maintain system and subsystem requirements, ensuring proper implementation and status tracking
  • Define test objectives and develop test campaigns to verify compliance with requirements
  • Track verification progress and maintain alignment with program milestones
  • Monitor roadmap execution and identify development status across subsystems
  • Maintain and update the Product Breakdown Structure for the launch system
  • Ensure technical interfaces between subsystems and departments are well-defined and aligned
  • Track and manage the technical budgets (mass, performance, and other key parameters) to ensure compliance with mission requirements
  • Contribute to requirement and verification tracking processes, including reporting and documentation

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in aerospace or related fields
  • Strong understanding of complex engineering systems and launch vehicle architecture
  • Interdisciplinary knowledge of propulsion, structures, fluid systems, GNC, avionics, and ground systems
  • Expertise in at least one discipline: propulsion, structures, fluid systems, GNC, avionics, or ground systems
  • Familiarity with requirements management and verification processes
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment
  • Experience in Python
  • Fluent in English

Nice to have

  • Experience in model-based systems engineering and multi-disciplinary optimization principles
  • Experience with Matlab and Simulink
  • Experience in Project Management
  • German language skills

What we offer

  • Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
  • 30 days of vacation
  • 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 granted after the probation period
  • Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children

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