Senior Systems Engineer for Supersonic / Hypersonic Vehicles (m/f/d)

Your profile

• Several years of experience in similar fields is required
• Experience as project leader or other leadership functions is an advantage
• Extensive knowledge of all disciplines involved in designing high speed aerospace systems
• Strong analytical thinking abilities
• Experience with CAD & CFD software applications is an advantage
• Proficiency in both German and English
• Proactive thinking, high level of motivation, flexibility, resilience and teamworking skills
• Experience with working in a startup environment favorable

Join us in shaping the future of space transportation and making a positive impact. If your profile fits our requirements, apply now by sending your complete application portfolio, including CV, certificates and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Why us?

POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH develops innovative transportation systems that redefine access to space for payloads and passengers. With now 70 dedicated colleagues, we are working at two locations to make our vision reality. We are continuing to expand our team and are looking to fill the position of Senior Systems Engineer for Supersonic / Hypersonic Vehicles (m/f/d).

Your mission

• System design & analysis for a two-staged supersonic / hypersonic system
• Responsible for technical decisions influencing the overall system
• Configuration design
• Overlooking and managing mission and system requirements
• Overlooking system budgets (mass, power, link, …)
• Performance analysis, trajectory simulation & optimization
• Mass estimation and subsystem sizing
• Support detailed design of flight vehicles