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Mechanisms Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE
CompanyIsar Aerospace SE
CategoryEngineering
LocationOttobrunn
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted21 Jul 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
Mission Brief  You will need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively 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 design, analysis and manufacturing skills enable you to own the outcomes of key mechanism design trades and development of  our Spectrum Launch Vehicle .   Your Role in Our Space Mission :   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.   Coordination partner team developments in structures and propulsion.   Creating, reviewing and releasing development and flight hardware drawings and design documentation.   Identifying build/test/design optimizations and working them to resolution.   Qualification Checklist  Master’s degree in engineering or related field Proficient German and English skills 8+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role, including CAD, analysis, assembly and test. 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 5+ years of hands-on hardware build experience 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 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