<p><strong>Mission Brief </strong></p> <p>As the Manager Structures Design you will be responsible leading the design and development of launch vehicle structural hardware from conceptual design through flight qualification and operational support. The role serves as the primary technical authority for structural design activities, coordinating a team of structural design engineers and working closely with analysis, loads, mechanisms, manufacturing, materials, AIT, and systems engineering disciplines.</p> <p>Your Role in Our Space Mission:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the structural design of launch vehicle primary and secondary structures, including: Propellant tanks, interstages, thrust structures, payload adapters, fairings, engine support structures, Avionics structures, Ground handling and transportation hardware.</li> <li>Establish structural architecture and load path concepts.</li> <li>Guide design trades to optimize mass, stiffness, manufacturability, and recurring cost.</li> <li>Ensure designs satisfy vehicle-level requirements and interface definitions.</li> <li>Drive design maturity through all development phases.</li> <li>Promote knowledge sharing and lessons learned across projects.</li> <li>Ensuring analysis results support design decisions and compliance requirements</li> <li>Lead creation of detailed CAD models and engineering drawings.</li> <li>Establish model-based design standards where applicable.</li> <li>Ensure configuration management compliance.</li> </ul> <p>As a <strong>Manager</strong> you will be responsible for:</p> <ul> <li>Ensuring effective <strong>leave, absence, and capacity planning</strong> to balance business-critical coverage with employee wellbeing.</li> <li>Overseeing <strong>time management, overtime</strong>, addressing root causes and implementing corrective actions.</li> <li>Leading <strong>hiring, onboarding, and succession planning</strong> to build strong, resilient teams.</li> <li>Driving performance and engagement through <strong>regular 1:1s, feedback, reviews, and growth plans</strong>.</li> <li>Aligning the <strong>team roadmap with company strategy</strong>, ensuring clear accountability and measurable progress.</li> <li>Partnering closely with your <strong>HR Business Partner</strong> to ensure compliance, manage sensitive people matters, and support long-term talent development.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualification Checklist </strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree in the field of Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical or (Computational) Mechanics, or any other related field.</li> <li>8+ years of relevant experience in the field of aerospace with focus on structural design and development</li> <li>3+ years of relevant experience in leading a hardware development team</li> <li>High degree of independence and confidence in assessing and trading design risks</li> <li>Holistic perspective on development of systems</li> <li>Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail</li> <li>Good communication and organizational skills</li> <li>Experience with Siemens NX, Solidworks, Siemens SimCenter, Siemens TeamCenter</li> <li>Fluent in English</li> </ul> <p>Bonus Skills</p> <ul> <li>Experience in with launch vehicle development</li> <li>German Language Skills</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Benefits </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Employee Participation Program:</strong> Share in our success through our virtual company share program</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>30 days of vacation: </strong>Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge </span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Company pension plan:</strong> Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Subsidised lunch:</strong> Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Rental clothing with laundry service:</strong> Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service </span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Sport Clubs membership:</strong> Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Individual learning allowance:</strong> Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Childcare allowance:</strong> Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Flexible mobility budget</strong>: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>And Much More!</strong> Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team <br></span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Wh