Team Lead Structural Metal

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

The What: As a Team Lead Engineer at Blackwave, you'll lead the technical development of next-generation composite systems, driving innovation from first concept to flight-ready production. Your leadership will ensure that our advanced composite structures are not only technically outstanding but also reliable and built to perform in the toughest aerospace environments.

The Why: At Blackwave, we're on a mission to redefine what's possible in lightweight structures for space and aerospace applications. Our goal is to make composite pressure vessels and structures fail-safe, efficient, and scalable for the next generation of flight systems.

Your Mission

• Lead the development of the future: Drive projects that push composite materials and processes to their limits from prototype through serial production.

• Engineer for excellence: Shape the technical roadmap, ensure robust design methods, and make critical decisions that balance performance, manufacturability, and cost.

• Command collaboration: Unite and inspire a multidisciplinary team across design, materials, FEM, tooling, and production, ensuring alignment and technical synergy.

• Build the framework: Establish systems and processes that enable transparent development documentation, efficient workflows, and smooth transfer from engineering to production.

• Mentor and empower: Develop your crew's technical capabilities through coaching, feedback, and hands-on problem-solving to ensure continuous growth and innovation.

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 4 years of professional experience in product or process development, ideally in composites, lightweight structures, or aerospace manufacturing
• Proven leadership or advanced project management experience in technical environments
• Strong knowledge of material behavior, structural mechanics, and manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent in English (C1/C2); German is also nice to have for on-site collaboration

WHAT WE OFFER

• Freedom to lead: Take responsibility and make impactful technical decisions in a flat, agile organization.
• Grow in aerospace: Work on cutting-edge composite technologies for world-class aerospace partners.
• Fuel your focus: Enjoy daily team lunches with freshly prepared meals and premium coffee.
• Choose your perk: Germany Ticket, Egym Wellpass, or Give Card — your choice, your benefit.
• Recharge fully: Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation to rest, recharge, and refuel for your next mission.
• Gear up for take-off: Receive premium Blackwave team apparel and join a crew that values collaboration and excellence.
• Aim higher: Thrive in a growing company with real opportunities for personal and professional development — all while enjoying Alpine views from our rooftop terrace.