Manager Structures Design, LV Structures (m/f/d)
Core
Lead the design and development of launch vehicle structural hardware from conceptual design through flight qualification and operational support, serving as the primary technical authority for structural design activities.
Role type
Manager, Structures Design (Launch Vehicle)
Builds
Launch vehicle primary and secondary structures including propellant tanks, interstages, thrust structures, payload adapters, fairings, engine support structures, avionics structures, and ground handling hardware.
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Systems
Required skills
Structural design, Load path analysis, Design trade-offs, CAD modeling, Configuration management, Team leadership, Project management, Risk assessment, Systems engineering, Manufacturing integration
Preferred skills
Launch vehicle development experience, German language skills
Technologies
Siemens NX, Solidworks, Siemens SimCenter, Siemens TeamCenter
Responsibilities
Establish structural architecture and load path concepts, Guide design trades to optimize mass and cost, Ensure designs satisfy vehicle-level requirements, Drive design maturity through development phases, Lead creation of detailed CAD models and engineering drawings, Ensure configuration management compliance, Oversee team capacity planning and performance management, Lead hiring and succession planning
Seniority
Manager, hands-on technical leadership