Why us?
POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH develops innovative transportation systems that redefine access to space for payloads and passengers. We are continuing to expand our team and are looking to fill the position of Rocket Engine Design Engineer Systems & Component Design (m/f/d).
Your mission
* Design and development of rocket engine subsystems and components
* Translation of system requirements into subsystem and component designs
* Performance of system-level and component-level trade studies
* Integration of analytical results (performance, thermal, structural, fluid) into the design
* Support of engine integration, assembly, and test campaigns, including anomaly resolution
* Coordination of design changes through the engineering change process and maintenance of documentation
* Close collaboration with analysis, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and suppliers
* Communication with suppliers on manufacturability, materials, and design requirements, including review of supplier drawings
Your profile
* Degree in Space Engineering, Aerospace Engineering (M.Sc.) or similar
* Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience
* Profound understanding of the rocket engine design process and its subsystems
* Profound understanding of physics, fluid dynamics, manufacturing processes, rocket engine/propulsion systems
* Profound understanding of manufacturing methods of rocket engine components
* Proactive thinking, high level of motivation, flexibility, and team-working skills
* Proficiency in both German and English
* Knowledge of Creo is an advantage
* Experience with qualification/certification
* Work experience in a start-up environment
What we offer
* Long-term prospects with a permanent employment contract
* Being part of an international, highly motivated team
* Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
* Flexible working hours
* Use of our company fitness program with EGYM Wellpass
* Take benefit of attractive employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
* The opportunity to contribute your ideas and actively shape the company
Join us in shaping the future of space transportation and making a positive impact. If your profile fits our requirements, apply now by sending your complete application portfolio, including CV, certificates and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
About us
Our mission is to pioneer a new era of space transportation by flying to space and back like an aircraft — taking off and landing at airports, and reusing our spaceplanes for hundreds of missions. We combine unprecedented cost efficiency with unique flexibility and safety, enabling breakthrough advances in both space transportation and hypersonic flight. This vision is currently pursued by almost 80 employees every day.
At POLARIS we value on-site collaboration, so we generally do not offer home office. Please apply only if you feel comfortable with this working model – it saves valuable time for everyone involved.