Senior Engineer Mechanisms (m/f/d)

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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 Data Protection We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy . 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. We use Metaview to record interview audio so our team can review it later and stay focused during the conversation. We will record interviews only if you opt in. Please note that we will request your consent separately during the interview process. Participation is completely voluntary and will not affect your application in any way. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy

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Mission Brief You will need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with direct reports and leaders within and outside the organization. You will be responsible for developing stage separation mechanisms, fairing separation mechanisms, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators and umbilical systems. Ideally you have significant mechanical and integrated design experience as well as proven track record of organizing and completing collaborative projects effectively. Your design, analysis and manufacturing skills enable you to own the outcomes of key mechanism design trades and development of our Spectrum Launch Vehicle . Your Role in Our Space Mission : 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. Coordination partner team developments in structures and propulsion. Creating, reviewing and releasing development and flight hardware drawings and design documentation. Identifying build/test/design optimizations and working them to resolution. Qualification Checklist 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. 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 Bonus Skills 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

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