Nozzle Design Engineer; m​/f​/d

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical and actuation subsystems for thrust vector control (TVC) systems
• Support the integration and testing of actuators, including mechanical, electrical, and thermal interfaces
• Perform structural and thermal analyses of TVC components operating in high-temperature environment
• Contribute to the design and qualification of insulation and material systems for thermal protection and mechanical stability
• Support system-level testing, including test stand setup, data acquisition, and performance evaluation
• Collaborate closely with the avionics team to ensure proper actuator communication, control feedback, and overall system performance
• Document design, analysis, and test results in accordance with internal quality and configuration management processes

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical and actuation subsystems for thrust vector control (TVC) systems
• Support the integration and testing of actuators, including mechanical, electrical, and thermal interfaces
• Perform structural and thermal analyses of TVC components operating in high-temperature environment
• Contribute to the design and qualification of insulation and material systems for thermal protection and mechanical stability
• Support system-level testing, including test stand setup, data acquisition, and performance evaluation
• Collaborate closely with the avionics team to ensure proper actuator communication, control feedback, and overall system performance
• Document design, analysis, and test results in accordance with internal quality and configuration management processes

• Master's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• Solid background in structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA) using tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, Hypermesh, or Simcenter 3D
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, including instrumentation, calibration, and data evaluation
• Proficiency in CAD-based mechanical design (e.g., NX, Solid Works, or CATIA)
• Understanding of materials behavior under thermal and mechanical loads, including metals, composites, and insulation materials
• Experience with high-performance or aerospace-grade mechanisms exposed to vibration, temperature, or dynamic loads

• Experience in aerospace or propulsion system development, particularly with thrust vector control or similar actuation systems
• Familiarity with dynamic simulations (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Adams) for motion and load prediction
• Exposure to environmental qualification processes (vibration, thermal vacuum, endurance)
• Knowledge of sensor and feedback systems for actuator control and performance monitoring
• Experience with actuation systems (electromechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic), including mechanism design and integration

• €50 monthly Spendit Card - because it's the little extras that make a difference
• Christmas bonus on top
• Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute
• €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child)
• Regular team events - from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
• 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
• Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
• Free coffee, tea & water - fuel for big ideas
• Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
• Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
• Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
• A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
• Hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup

Our location in Neuenstadt in the region of Heilbronn offers an…