Nozzle Design Engineer (m/w/d) Verified today
Main Responsibilities
- Develop, design and validate thrust vector control (TVC) systems
- Support integration and testing of actuators including mechanical, electrical and thermal interfaces
- Perform structural and thermal analysis of TVC components operating in high-temperature environments
- Design and qualify insulation and material systems for thermal protection and mechanical stability
- Support system-level testing including test stand setup, data acquisition and performance evaluation
- Work closely with avionics to ensure proper overall system performance
- Document design, analysis and test results according to internal quality processes
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree (or PhD) in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline
- Strong knowledge of structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA) using software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, HyperMesh or Simcenter 3D
- Practical experience with hardware testing including instrumentation, calibration and data evaluation
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks or CATIA
- Understanding of material behaviour under thermal and mechanical loads, particularly for metals, composites and insulation materials
- Experience with aerospace mechanical systems exposed to vibration, temperature or dynamic loads
Desirable Experience
- Experience developing propulsion systems, particularly with thrust vector control or comparable systems
- Experience with dynamic simulations such as MATLAB/Simulink or Adams for predicting motion and loads
- Experience with environmental qualification procedures (vibration, thermal vacuum, durability)
- Knowledge of sensor and feedback systems for actuator control and performance monitoring
- Experience with actuators (electromechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic)
Benefits
- 50 EUR monthly Spendit Card
- Christmas bonus
- Jobbike leasing for commuting
- 60 EUR allowance for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth)
- Regular team events including Christmas party and company outings
- 30 days annual leave
- Flexible working hours (flextime)
- Free coffee, tea and water
- Open feedback culture at peer level
- Personal development through training, coaching and language courses
- Buddy programme with structured onboarding and welcome package
- Diverse and inspiring startup environment with talented staff from over 16 nations
- Hands-on work across the entire end-to-end development process in a fast-growing New Space startup
Location
Neuenstadt am Kocher is located in Baden-Württemberg with excellent transport connections and diverse leisure opportunities. The region combines rural charm with urban quality of life and strong work-life balance.