Structural Design Engineer, Spectrum (m/f/d)

Qualification Checklist

• 3-7 years of experience in aerospace, launch vehicles, aircraft structures, or other highly engineered structural products.
• Experience developing structural concepts and layouts from requirements through preliminary design.
• Experience contributing to vehicle-level architecture trades and multidisciplinary system development.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, load paths, structural sizing, and vehicle-level structural behavior.
• Proficiency with FEM tools (e.g. Abaqus, Nastran, Ansys, HyperWorks ) for both conceptual assessments and targeted detailed analyses.
• Ability to develop reduced-order models and engineering approximations from higher-fidelity analyses.
• Strong CAD skills (e.g. CATIA, Siemens NX or comparable) with the ability to rapidly create and iterate structurally credible vehicle layouts.
• Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to balance structural performance, integration, operability, and program objectives.
• Structured problem solver with sound engineering judgment and a pragmatic approach to trade-offs.
• F luent in English, both written and spoken.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with reusable launch vehicles, recovery systems, landing systems, or deployable mechanisms.
• Fluent in German

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
• Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
• 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
• Flexible mobility budget : Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• 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

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation

Posted Oct 30, 2026

Posted Oct 30, 2026