R&D Technician – Laser Welding (all genders)

THE WHY

To end COPV failure in spaceflight. Every reliable production process starts in development. We need someone who builds, tests, improves, and documents our laser welding processes before they reach production.

Your Responsibilities

THE WHY

To end COPV failure in spaceflight. Every reliable production process starts in development. We need someone who builds, tests, improves, and documents our laser welding processes before they reach production.

The What

You support the development of laser welding processes from prototype to production. You build and optimize fixtures, perform parameter studies, document results, and help turn new ideas into stable manufacturing processes.

You ensure:

• Welding development runs smoothly with complete documentation.
• Fixtures and tooling enable stable, repeatable processes.
• Development projects move forward quickly without compromising quality.

You don't just support development. You improve it.

YOUR MISSION

Support laser welding development: Build and optimize fixtures, support parameter studies, and help qualify new manufacturing processes.

High Performance: Precision that accelerates development.

Accountability: Great products start with great documentation.

Improve processes: Identify weaknesses, optimize tooling, and contribute ideas that increase development speed and reliability.

Playfulness: Challenge today's solution to build tomorrow's.

Develop new products: Support the development of new liner-related products from concept to implementation.

Togetherness: Great engineering happens as one team.

Work safely: Follow safety standards and raise issues before they become problems.

Candor: Speak up early. Solve problems together.

YOUR PROFILE

• Technical education as a Development Technician, Metal Technician, Mechanical Technician, or a comparable qualification.
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to build,modify, and improve technical solutions.
• Precise, structured, and able to work efficiently.
• Experience documenting technical work using Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to improve processes.
• English (B1 minimum); German is an advantage.
• Full-time, 100% on-site inTaufkirchen.

Nice to have

• Welding or laser welding experience.
• Metalworking or fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Experience in prototype development or manufacturing environments.

What We Offer

• High level of autonomy & real impact: Be part of shaping our high-tech production landscape
• Flexible working hours & remote work options based on mutual agreement
• Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas
• Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card
• Healthy & social lunch culture: Enjoy fresh meals during shared lunch breaks
• Stunning views: Wind down on our rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of the Alps
• Growth opportunities: Work on exciting projects and learn from inspiring people
• We live our team culture: From tech talks to team events and after-work gatherings – we celebrate success together

About Us

Blackwave designs, manufactures and ships flight-qualified, commercial off-the-shelf composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) for launch vehicles and satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company delivers COPVs from a standardized portfolio with flight heritage. The approach reduces lead time from months to days while ensuring that each tank is qualified and flight-ready. Blackwave's mission is to end COPV failure in spaceflight. The company employs more than 150 people across manufacturing facilities in Germany and Texas.

More information at Blackwave.com and the procurement platform COPV.com.