Manager Mechanisms (mfd)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Mission Brief

You will need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with direct reports and leaders withing and outside the organization. You will lead a team of responsible engineers 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 advanced design analysis and manufacturing skills enable you to own the outcomes of key mechanism design trades and development our Spectrum Launch Vehicle as well as help you mentor other design engineers across the organization.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

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

Qualification Checklist

Masters 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

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

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
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.

Were making rockets in a way that hasnt 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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