Junior Project Manager - Reusability Engineer (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

As a Reusability Engineer, your mission is to advance the design of our reusable launch vehicle. Drawing upon your academic expertise and innovative mindset, you will define our reusable launch system for the purpose of an ongoing development program. Your collaborative and forward-thinking approach will be instrumental in achieving our objectives: revolutionizing space accessibility and advancing the frontiers of the space industry.   

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Manage institutional reusability projects with external stakeholders (ESA, governmental institutions, etc.) 
• Define development roadmaps and timelines to mature reusability of launch systems in alignment with the technical departments
• Derive mission and technical requirements for reusable vehicle based on our current launch system architecture 
• Create systems architectures and definition of functional analysis 
• Perform concept studies and trade offs 
• Create preliminary system and subsystem designs for reusable launch system 
• Manage and/or take part in projects with external stakeholders (e.g. ESA, governmental institutions) 
• Communicate effectively with project contributors as well as between company and external stakeholders 
• Contribute to deliverables writing 

Qualification Checklist 

• Master study in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or similar  
• Technical affinity with a pronounced understanding of rocketry   
• Experienced using MS Office applications  
• Work experience of max 3 years 
• Experience with systems engineering 
• Basic understanding of mechanical and propulsion systems 
• Experience with material selection and make vs. buy decisions for system components
• Strong organizational skills and an aptitude for task prioritization    
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business  
• Passionate about new space, curious and eager to learn    
• Can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills  
• Fluent in English  

Bonus Skills

• Participated actively in a rocketry student group or a construction/design project   
• Experience in design of mechanical systems  
• Experience in prototyping  

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 the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com