(Senior) Design Engineer (m/f/d)
Ottobrunn, GermanyPosted Jul 28, 2025
Back to jobs(Senior) Design Engineer (m/f/d)Ottobrunn, Bavaria, GermanyApplyMission Brief
As a (Senior) Design Engineer within the system integration team, you will find yourself at the heart of product development related efforts across Isar Aerospace. You will be responsible for fluids related hardware design and development, from its early conception, to its qualification and integration into the final product. Additionally, you will oversee integration of various systems and components into the global launch vehicle, while ensuring their functionality. Furthermore, you will work closely with a passionate team, as well as the rest of highly motivated colleagues across other teams/departments. You will play a crucial role in getting our orbital launch vehicle designed and built.
Your Role in Our Space Mission:
Fluid hardware focused design and development: High pressure & cryogenic pipes, manifolds, fluid fittings, fluid storages, and their support structures
Fluid hardware qualification: Test plan definition and documentation / test execution oversight
Implementation and maintenance of engineering change requests.
Integration of designs into global assemblies
Product requirement & verification definition efforts
Preparation of detailed product development road maps and maintenance of their timelines
Preparation of design reviews, risk assessments, trade-off studies, etc.
Communication with the affected stakeholders (e.g. production, assembly, other engineering departments) to ensure efficient development of products
Interface management
Qualification Checklist
Min. bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar
2+ years of experience in hardware design and development
Proficiency with design engineering tools such as NX, TeamCenter, Solidworks or similar
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM)
Strong knowledge in various manufacturing methods (e.g. milling, turning, metal sheet, composite or additive manufacturing)
Experience with standards (e.g. DIN, EN, ISO, AN/AS, LN)
Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail
Fluent English language skills
Bonus Skills
Experience in launch vehicle design, manufacturing, or assembly techniques for structure and fluid systems
Experience in aerospace hydraulic system component design
General knowledge of aerospace/aviation hardware design
Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
Hands-on hardware production or assembly experience
Proficient German
Lean production knowledge
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
Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental 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.
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...