Senior Design Engineer, Mechanisms (m/f/d)

You will need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate 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 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, avionics 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

Master's degree in aerospace engineering or related field Professional German and English skills 10+ years of experience in a full cycle aerospace design engineering role, including CAD, analysis, and min. 5+ years in assembly and test 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 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

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 pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period Subsidised lunch: Stay energized with delicious, subsidised lunches every day Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient clothing and laundry service 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. .