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You will lead a team of responsible engineers developing stage separation mechanisms, fairing separation mechanisms, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators and umbilical systems for the Spectrum Launch Vehicle.
Job Responsibility:
Leading design of the vehicle mechanisms through design phases until qualification and acceptance
Requirements definition for vehicle mechanisms
Driving trade studies, manufacturing optimization and performance for mechanisms
Leading and developing the mechanisms team, including hiring for new roles and identifying growth areas to fill
Coordination partner team developments in structures and propulsion
Creating, reviewing, releasing and approving development and flight hardware drawings and design documentation
Identifying build/test/design optimizations and working them to resolution
Requirements:
Master’s degree in engineering or related field
Proficient German and English skills
8+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role, including CAD, analysis, assembly and test
5+ years of relevant experience leading a hardware development team
Experience with kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, mechatronics, instrumentation, structures strength, stability, fatigue failure modes and tribology
Experience with manufacturing processes, project management, scheduling/planning, materials and surface treatments
5+ years of hands-on hardware build experience
Nice to have:
Experience in structure and fluid systems for launch vehicle design, manufacturing and assembly techniques
Experience with design engineering tools such as NX, TeamCenter, Solidworks, Ansys, Altair HyperWorks solutions, Nastran
Experience with ERP/MES Systems, product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management
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