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Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

Neuenstadt
Full-time
Permanent employee

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate and manage system, subsystems and interface requirements and budgets
  • Drive trade-off and technical investigations at system level
  • Coordinate technical development and plans such as design, testing, integration, etc..
  • Act proactively in assessing risks related to mission, technologies, and development
  • Report development updates and design deviations to the project manager 
  • Maintain an overview on quality
  • Support project manager in assessing timeline and costs 

Basic Qualification

  • Masters´ degree in Aerospace Engineering or comparable
  • Strong knowledge and/or experience in launch vehicle or propulsion development
  • Ability to work independently
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Problem solving mentality
  • Fluent oral and written English

Desired Experience

  • 3+ years of experience as a System Engineer for a specific subsystem or the whole spacecraft
  • Knowledge and/or experience in chemical propulsion preferable
  • Knowledge and/or experience in fluid mechanics, mechanical design, thermo-mechanics appreciated
  • Professional experience in R&D within the space industry 
  • Experience in subsystem integration and interface requirements
  • Experience in definition of margins across project reviews
  • Confident using the following tools: MS Office, Valispace or similar, CAD software

Benefits

  • €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
  • 1 day of remote work per week
  • 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

Location

Our location in Neuenstadt in the region of Heilbronn offers an ideal combination of rural charm and urban quality of life. Located in the heart of Baden-Württemberg, the region is characterized by its excellent traffic connections and diverse opportunities for leisure activities. Discover the advantages of this dynamic and liveable environment and benefit from a good work-life balance.
2023, Baden-Württemberg registered by far the most patents in Germany. A total of 16,000 people work in LR BW member companies and generate an annual turnover of around 5 billion euros - and the trend is rising. The strength of Baden-Württemberg's aerospace industry lies in the integrated value chain from the screw to the research satellite.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.

About us

HyImpulse is developing launch vehicles based on innovative hybrid propulsion technology and is constantly pushing boundaries beyond the limits within multiple disciplines to provide competitive low-cost and sustainable access to space. We are looking for exceptional talents who are passionate about rockets, ready to work in a fast-paced environment and take on challenging projects.