Propulsion Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace

Mission Brief  As Manager of Integrated Engine Design – Propulsion, you will lead the design of engine structures and piping, oversee structural analysis across propulsion systems, manage hardware budgets, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery. Your Role in Our Space Mission:  * Develop the technological roadmap for engine structures and piping hardware and deliver designs on schedule. * Oversee structural analysis of propulsion hardware, including tool development for thermo-mechanical, thermal, dynamic, and fatigue analysis. * Define engine dynamic behaviour and ensure compliance with subsystem requirements through test data analysis. * Collaborate with DFMA and manufacturing to ensure designs are successfully translated into hardware and plan test campaigns, design iterations, and data reviews. * Lead and coach the Integrated Engine Design team, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and career development. * Manage development schedules, work packages, and track system progress for the team. * Make hiring and technology decisions for integrated engine design topics and assist with financial planning and budgeting for hardware, software, and testing. * Serve as a role model for your team and others, demonstrating professionalism and a strong work ethic. Qualification Checklist  * Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering field. · * 4+ years of experience in rocket engine development.  * Expertise in cryogenic propulsion systems and complete engine assembly. * Strong background in structural design, development, and testing of propulsion hardware. * Hands-on experience with structural components such as regeneratively cooled chambers, rotating parts, and engine structures. * Proven ability to manage risk and adapt in dynamic, fast-changing environments. * Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective in cross-functional collaboration. * Fluent in English. Bonus Skills * German skills * Experience with ANSYS, Siemens SimCenter, NX and PLM software 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. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't 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! Want to find out more about us? Visit www.isaraerospace.com   Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We use Metaview to record interview audio so our team can review it later and stay focused during the conversation. We will record interviews only if you opt in. Please note that we will request your consent separately during the interview process. Participation is completely voluntary and will not affect your application in any way. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy Data Protection We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. We use Metaview to record interview audio so our team can review it later and stay focused during the conversation. We will record interviews only if you opt in. Please note that we will request your consent separately during the interview process. Participation is completely voluntary and will not affect your application in any way. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Isar Aerospace

Mission Brief  As Lead Engineer Fluid Systems, you will lead the development, qualification, and operational readiness of the launch vehicle's on-board fluid systems. You and your team will be responsible for ensuring system functionality, performance, reliability, and mission success across all phases of development, testing, qualification, and launch operations. You will build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team capable of delivering next-generation launch vehicle technologies while supporting reliable and efficient launch operations.  Your Role in Our Space Mission  * Own the performance, functionality, and mission readiness of the launch vehicle's on-board fluid systems, including fluid consumption management and system-level requirements   * Lead the design, development, testing, acceptance, qualification, and operation of the fluid system of the rocket and associated hardware * Define and execute the launch vehicle’s fluid systems technology roadmap, design methodologies, and engineering toolchain in alignment with company objectives * Plan and oversee system, stage acceptance, and qualification test campaigns, including design iterations, reviews, and anomaly resolution * Collaborate closely with manufacturing and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful hardware realization, system integration, and launcher performance   * Lead, mentor, and grow the Fluid Systems team, including recruitment, performance management, career development, and technical guidance * Manage team priorities, resources, schedules, and technical deliverables while tracking development progress against program milestones * Support budgeting and resource planning for personnel, software, hardware, and testing activities * Make key technical and hiring decisions in collaboration with the Director Propulsion and provide regular status updates on team and program performance * Act as a role model, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, engineering excellence, and operational discipline Qualification Checklist  * Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering  * At least 5 years of experience in rocket propulsion / fluid system development  * Hands-on experience on rocket propulsion development  * Demonstrated expertise in cryogenic propulsion systems with proven involvement in practical development activities  * Demonstrated deep domain knowledge with fluid system design, development and testing  * Proven success in developing complex systems * Experience with leading a multi-disciplinary team  * Proven ability to manage risk and uncertainty for self and team within a dynamic priority-setting environment  * Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail  * Technical presentation and reporting skills  * Fluent in English 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. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't 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! Want to find out more about us? Visit www.isaraerospace.com Data Protection We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Isar Aerospace

Mission Brief  As part of the Quality team, the primary purpose of the role is to manage quality control activities and to work with production team to maintain product quality by enforcing quality management policies, procedures and instructions and implement new approaches.  Your Role in Our Space Mission  * Monitor the entire assembly, integration and testing cycle of propulsion (sub-) assemblies, plan and execute quality control activities, evaluate nonconformities, and specify corrective and preventive actions to solve the problems   * Conduct quality checks for ongoing works with site inspections on a regular basis and ensure that technical standards are always met  * Oversee the assembly, testing and engineering processes by ensuring the proper use of tools, materials and procedures and determine quality metrics  * Understand test requirements and propose solutions to resolve issues  * Support testing of subsystems from Quality side  * Create quality and safety documentation  * Plan and organize regular product inspections as well as manage internal audits  * Prepare quality control plans in accordance with company plans and review the documentation  * Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products  Qualification Checklist  * University degree in engineering or related field  * At least 10 years in highly regulated production environment (Aerospace, Defence, Automotive), 3 years out of which in Quality or Testing  * Experience working other one or more of the following systems: Valves, Turbomachinery, Combustion Devices, Fluid Systems, experience in testing of subassemblies  * Experience in statistical quality control methods in manufacturing environment  * Experience with cause-effect analysis and problem-solving methods (5 Why Analysis, 8D Reports, Fish bone/Ishikawa Diagrams)  * Experience with APQP and ISO 9145 is advantageous  * Good knowledge of AS 9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 and Internal Auditor certification   * Willingness to travel is preferred, driver's license required  * Fluent in English and German is advantageous   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. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't 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! Want to find out more about us? Visit www.isaraerospace.com   Data Protection We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We use Metaview to record interview audio so our team can review it later and stay focused during the conversation. We will record interviews only if you opt in. Please note that we will request your consent separately during the interview process. Participation is completely voluntary and will not affect your application in any way. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy