Senior Mechanism Engineer, LV Structures

You will need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders,directreportsand leaders within and outside the organization. You will bepart of a team responsible for developing stage separation mechanisms, fairing separation mechanisms, hydraulic,pneumatic and electro-mechanicalactuatorsand umbilicalfluid and electrical systems.

You have mechanical and integrated design experience as well asproventrack recordofdelivering results on time and quality, while completing collaborative projects effectively. Your design, analysis and manufacturing skills enable you to own the outcomes of key mechanism design trades and development ofour Spectrum Launch Vehicle.

• Design of the vehicle mechanisms through design phases(CAD, drawings, sizing) until qualification and acceptance.
• Driving trade studies, manufacturingoptimizationandperformance formechanisms
• Interface with teams in static structures and propulsion, AGNC, AIT, production
• Creating,reviewingandreleasing development and flight hardware drawings and design documentation
• Identifyingbuild/test/design optimizations and working them to resolution
• Contribute to testing activities, such as definition of test plans and procedures, support to the test team in test execution and post processing

• Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineeringor related fieldwith proven record of excellent results andtimelyexecution
• 8+ years of experience in aproductfull cycle design engineering role, including CAD(Siemens NX preferred),assembly and test execution
• Proven experience with manufacturing processes, project management, scheduling/planning,materials and surface treatments
• Strongunderstandingandprovenexperience of ISO GPS or ASME GD&T tolerancing principles
• Experience with testing activities, definition of test plans and procedures, support to the test team in test execution and post processing
• Excellent understanding of kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic and electro-mechanical actuation, mechatronics, instrumentation, structures strength, stability, fatigue failuremodesand tribology
• Collaborative and communication driven attitude:team workis key to success
• Proficient English skills (German is a plus)

• Previous experience with kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic and electro-mechanical actuation, mechatronics, instrumentation, structures strength, stability, fatigue failuremodesand tribologyin the aerospace industry.
• Experience in structure and fluid systems forlaunchvehicle designor equivalent aerospace product,complex partsmanufacturingand assembly techniques.
• Strong experience with design engineering tools such as NX,Team Center,Solidworks,Catiaor equivalent.
• Experience with structuralsizingtools such as Ansys, Altair Hyper Workssolutions , Nastran, etc. and with analytical sizing calculations (e.g.HSB, Brunn, etc.)
• Strong experience with ERP/MES Systems, product lifecycle management (PLMe.g.Teamcenter) and/or data management
• Highly motivated to join a European space company and make it succeed
• Willing to travel to the launch site and suppliers when necessary for hardware support
• 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…