Working Student - Launch Vehicle Design (m/f/d)

Mission Brief

As a Launch Vehicle Working Student in the Reusability Program, you support the engineering team in the preliminary design and coordination of reusability experiments. Initially supporting ESA reusability studies, you translate Spectrum test insights into architecture-level performance assessments, design constraints and development targets. You perform preliminary sizing of structural interfaces, instrumentation layouts, actuator systems, mechanisms and interface with the specialist departments (Launch Vehicle structures, AIT) to ensure compatibility and compliance with system constraints.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Reusability upgrade system design: architectural design, constrained by mission objectives, pre-existing architecture and available components.

• Support program‑level decisions by delivering structured results, trade-offs, and data‑driven recommendations.

• After becoming familiar with existing architecture, interface with Launch Vehicle Structures and AIT departments on system requirements, avionics system capabilities, instrumentation.

• Define requirements for ground test rigs and instrumentation setups

• Analyse test data and document results.

• Support rapid prototyping and testing activities.

Qualification Checklist

• Currently enrolled in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a comparable STEM programme.

• Practical experience in multidisciplinary hardware development, with an understanding of interfaces between structural design, vehicle design, avionics and AIT.

• Proficiency in CAD and foundational knowledge of structural design and FEM.

• Programming skills and the ability to develop practical tools for engineering, testing or data analysis.

• Hands-on, proactive and adaptable working style, with the ability to manage changing tasks and priorities.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with fluency in English.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with structural sizing, FEM analysis or the design of load-bearing components and interfaces.

• Exposure to manufacturing, assembly, integration and test processes, or participation in a student engineering team.

Benefits

• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day

• Flexible mobility budget: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket or a fuel allowance

• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)

• Free snacks and drinks: Indulge in a variety of free snacks and beverages to keep you fuelled throughout the day

• Physical and mental well-being: Access via OpenUp the online support from certified psychologists and lifestyle experts at no cost to you and your family

• 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.