CareerPlan

Structural Design Engineer (m/w/d)

Heilbronn, Neckar, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERGFull-time2026-09-18 → 2026-11-03

Core

Define and manage development activities for assigned work packages including demonstrators, tests, and external development orders for structural systems in the New Space sector.

Role type

Senior IC structural design engineer (New Space)

Builds

Composite and structural systems for New Space applications

Domain

Aerospace / New Space / Composite materials

Required skills

mechanical and structural design, composite material design (carbon fiber), structural analysis, adhesive bonding design, automated manufacturing processes (AFP, filament winding), non-destructive testing (NDT)

Preferred skills

knowledge of prepreg composites, system integration, production and test support

Technologies

AFP, filament winding, NDI

Responsibilities

Define and manage development activities for assigned work packages, co-develop requirements for structural systems and subsystems, develop initial concepts and structural design approaches, collaborate with performance and production teams to optimize design and manufacturability, coordinate with various departments for successful system integration, define acceptance and qualification criteria and support production and tests