Jobs at Stealthrocketrystartup

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Graduate Structures Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer Senior Mechanical Engineer (Flight Structures)Composite Development Engineer

Graduate Structures Engineer

GermanyFrom $10/yr

We are looking for a Graduate / Junior StructuresEngineer to begin your career in rocket structures and grow quickly through hands-on responsibility. You will have the opportunity to develop across design, analysis, manufacturing, materials, and testing while working closely with experienced structural engineers. This role is designed for someone curious, practical, and eager to contribute wherever the team needs support. You will work with real hardware from day one and take on increasing ownership as your strengths and experience develop. About us We’re a Germany-based rocketry startup currently in stealth mode, scaling up rapidly to meet the demand for high-performance, reliable, and scalable solid propulsion technologies for space and defense applications. We are already launching suborbital and ballistic rockets on a regular basis, have just crossed €10m in revenue for our first operating year and are applying our knowledge toward the development of an orbital rocket. We are working hard to build something truly spectacular. To thrive here you will need to be comfortable working at pace, with the autonomy to make decisions and execute on them quickly. If you’re excited by hard technical challenges and want a role where you will make a real difference each day to the future of the company, we may be the place for you. At our company, job titles and career progression are earned, not determined by years of experience alone. They reflect the responsibility you take on and the dedication you bring to each project. If you’re ready to rise to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Key responsibilities Support the engineering of rocket structures, from geometry and modelling through to calculation and evaluation using CAD and FEA. Gain hands-on experience manufacturing and prototyping composite hardware using filament-winding machines and curing equipment. Help prepare and conduct structural tests and material-characterisation activities, including tensile testing, DSC, and microscopy. Process engineering data and automate repetitive tasks using Python where useful. Document methods, results, and technical decisions clearly. Work closely with senior engineers and take on increasing ownership as your skills develop. What we are looking for A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, structural, or materials engineering, or a Master’s degree currently in progress. A solid foundation in structural mechanics, materials science, or manufacturing processes. Hands-on experience from a student engineering team, particularly in rocketry, Formula Student, aerospace, or a similar practical environment. Genuine curiosity and a practical, quality-conscious mindset. Fluent English. The ability to learn quickly, work collaboratively, and contribute across design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing. Desirable experience Composite materials, filament winding, curing, or structural testing. CAD or FEA work through academic, personal, or extracurricular projects. Basic Python scripting for data processing or task automation. Working proficiency in German. Benefits and important information: We offer top-decile compensation packages, bonuses and meaningful equity, to attract exceptional aerospace talent. Every employee is awarded stock options in the company, you will directly benefit from your own hard work and success. Comprehensive relocation support including flights, shipping and visas. Lunch, dinner and drinks provided everyday Free access to shared company housing Please note, we are a fast paced, hyper-scaling startup. You will need to be comfortable working extended hours with high levels of autonomy, ownership, and flexibility, with contracts structured around a 48-hour working week. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, has equal access to opportunity, and can thrive. We welcome different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences—and believe our differences make us stronger. Please submit applications in English Compensation: €60K – €65K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus • €60K – €65K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

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Mechanical Design Engineer

GermanyFrom $10/yr

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to design our rocket structures, manufacturing equipment, and test hardware. You will own your designs from the first concept through detailed design, release, manufacture, and integration on real hardware. Good structures start with good ideas. You will shape how our rocket and manufacturing equipment look and work, developing solutions that make hardware lighter, simpler, more reliable, and faster to build. About us We’re a Germany-based rocketry startup currently in stealth mode, scaling up rapidly to meet the demand for high-performance, reliable, and scalable solid propulsion technologies for space and defense applications. We are already launching suborbital and ballistic rockets on a regular basis, have just crossed €10m in revenue for our first operating year and are applying our knowledge toward the development of an orbital rocket. We are working hard to build something truly spectacular. To thrive here you will need to be comfortable working at pace, with the autonomy to make decisions and execute on them quickly. If you’re excited by hard technical challenges and want a role where you will make a real difference each day to the future of the company, we may be the place for you. At our company, job titles and career progression are earned, not determined by years of experience alone. They reflect the responsibility you take on and the dedication you bring to each project. If you’re ready to rise to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Key responsibilities Develop design concepts for primary and secondary rocket structures and take them through to detailed design. Lay out and size structural components, joints, and interfaces in collaboration with structural analysis. Design tooling, mandrels, and fixtures for composite manufacturing, CNC machining, and testing. Evaluate design options and trade-offs, developing solutions that make hardware lighter, simpler, and easier to build. Create release-quality 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and tolerances while maintaining the CAD baseline. Work directly with manufacturing, the workshop, and test teams to take designs through to real hardware. What we are looking for A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. At least two years of mechanical or aerospace hardware-design experience; strong student-team experience will also be considered. Strong design skills, including the ability to develop concepts, lay out and size parts, perform hand calculations, and apply sound engineering judgement. Solid CAD skills, with clean modelling practices, robust assemblies, and accurate drawings and tolerancing. Fluent English. A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively with design, manufacturing, workshop, and test teams. Desirable experience Composite or filament-wound pressure-vessel design. Tooling, mandrel, or fixture design for composite manufacturing. Ability to interpret FEA results and perform basic FEA. Working proficiency in German. Benefits and important information: We offer top-decile compensation packages, bonuses and meaningful equity, to attract exceptional aerospace talent. Every employee is awarded stock options in the company, you will directly benefit from your own hard work and success. Comprehensive relocation support including flights, shipping and visas. Lunch, dinner and drinks provided everyday Free access to shared company housing Please note, we are a fast paced, hyper-scaling startup. You will need to be comfortable working extended hours with high levels of autonomy, ownership, and flexibility, with contracts structured around a 48-hour working week. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, has equal access to opportunity, and can thrive. We welcome different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences—and believe our differences make us stronger. Please submit applications in English Compensation: €75K – €90K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus • €75K – €90K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Flight Structures)

GermanyFrom $10/yr

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of the flight structures for our launch vehicles. You will work across primary and secondary structures, taking hardware from requirements and early concepts through detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and flight readiness. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who can make sound design decisions, work closely with structural analysis and manufacturing, and take ownership of hardware through the full development cycle. You will help create structures that are lightweight, reliable, manufacturable, and ready to perform in demanding flight environments. About us We’re a Germany-based rocketry startup currently in stealth mode, scaling up rapidly to meet the demand for high-performance, reliable, and scalable solid propulsion technologies for space and defense applications. We are already launching suborbital and ballistic rockets on a regular basis, have just crossed €10m in revenue for our first operating year and are applying our knowledge toward the development of an orbital rocket. We are working hard to build something truly spectacular. To thrive here you will need to be comfortable working at pace, with the autonomy to make decisions and execute on them quickly. If you’re excited by hard technical challenges and want a role where you will make a real difference each day to the future of the company, we may be the place for you. At our company, job titles and career progression are earned, not determined by years of experience alone. They reflect the responsibility you take on and the dedication you bring to each project. If you’re ready to rise to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Key responsibilities Own the mechanical design and development of primary and secondary flight structures from requirements through to hardware release. Develop structural concepts, layouts, components, joints, interfaces, and load paths for flight hardware. Work closely with structural analysis to define design requirements, interpret results, and resolve margins, failure modes, and design risks. Create and maintain release-quality CAD models, assemblies, drawings, tolerances, and configuration-controlled design data. Work directly with manufacturing, suppliers, workshop, and test teams to build, inspect, test, and improve flight structures. Provide technical leadership through design reviews, trade studies, hardware decisions, mentoring, and the development of design methods and standards. What we are looking for A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. Significant experience designing and developing mechanical or structural hardware for aerospace, space, defence, motorsport, or another demanding engineering environment. Strong mechanical-design skills, including concept development, sizing, joints, interfaces, tolerancing, hand calculations, and engineering judgement. Experience with metallic and/or composite flight structures and their associated manufacturing processes. Strong CAD skills, with experience creating robust assemblies, production drawings, and release-quality engineering documentation. A practical, accountable, and collaborative approach, with the ability to take ownership of complex hardware and work effectively across disciplines. Desirable experience Launch vehicles, rockets, spacecraft, missiles, aircraft, or other flight-critical structures. Composite or filament-wound pressure vessels, composite manufacturing, or bonded and mechanically joined structures. Experience with structural testing, qualification, acceptance testing, or correlation between design analysis and hardware results. Familiarity with FEA, structural margins, load paths, failure modes, or working closely with structural-analysis teams. Python or similar tools for design automation, engineering calculations, configuration checks, or data processing. Experience taking designs through manufacturing, non-conformance resolution, supplier engagement, and productionisation. Benefits and important information: We offer top-decile compensation packages, bonuses and meaningful equity, to attract exceptional aerospace talent. Every employee is awarded stock options in the company, you will directly benefit from your own hard work and success. Comprehensive relocation support including flights, shipping and visas. Lunch, dinner and drinks provided everyday Free access to shared company housing Please note, we are a fast paced, hyper-scaling startup. You will need to be comfortable working extended hours with high levels of autonomy, ownership, and flexibility, with contracts structured around a 48-hour working week. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, has equal access to opportunity, and can thrive. We welcome different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences—and believe our differences make us stronger. Please submit applications in English Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

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Composite Development Engineer

GermanyFrom $10/yr

We are looking for a Composite Development Engineer to build the material foundation of our rocket structures and generate material data that design and analysis can trust. You will work across material selection, process development, specimen preparation, laboratory testing, and component validation. Your work will ensure that material properties are measured on the materials we use, made with the processes we intend to employ, and suitable for real engineering decisions. About us We’re a Germany-based rocketry startup currently in stealth mode, scaling up rapidly to meet the demand for high-performance, reliable, and scalable solid propulsion technologies for space and defense applications. We are already launching suborbital and ballistic rockets on a regular basis, have just crossed €10m in revenue for our first operating year and are applying our knowledge toward the development of an orbital rocket. We are working hard to build something truly spectacular. To thrive here you will need to be comfortable working at pace, with the autonomy to make decisions and execute on them quickly. If you’re excited by hard technical challenges and want a role where you will make a real difference each day to the future of the company, we may be the place for you. At our company, job titles and career progression are earned, not determined by years of experience alone. They reflect the responsibility you take on and the dedication you bring to each project. If you’re ready to rise to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Key responsibilities Define material requirements based on system, component, manufacturing, and structural interfaces. Select composite material systems and qualify suitable manufacturing processes. Plan and run coupon-level characterisation campaigns, from specimen preparation and testing through to usable design values. Develop and characterise new material systems and processing methods. Validate material properties on manufactured components and feed results back into design and analysis. Help develop the materials laboratory, including procedures, safety practices, equipment capability, and material-handling standards. What we are looking for A Master’s degree or PhD in materials science, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline. Two to five years of experience working with composite materials; strong student-team experience will also be considered. Genuine enjoyment of practical laboratory work, including specimen preparation, testing, and fixture troubleshooting. Experience handling resins and chemicals safely, with the ability to develop procedures where they do not yet exist. A methodical approach to experimental work, measurement, documentation, and data quality. Fluent English and the ability to communicate technical results clearly. Desirable experience Carbon-fibre materials, resin systems, prepregs, laminates, or other aerospace composites. Composite test standards, including ASTM, ISO, or equivalent methods. Laboratory equipment such as DSC, DMA, tensile-test systems, microscopy, or similar materials-characterisation equipment. Working proficiency in German. Benefits and important information: We offer top-decile compensation packages, bonuses and meaningful equity, to attract exceptional aerospace talent. Every employee is awarded stock options in the company, you will directly benefit from your own hard work and success. Comprehensive relocation support including flights, shipping and visas. Lunch, dinner and drinks provided everyday Free access to shared company housing Please note, we are a fast paced, hyper-scaling startup. You will need to be comfortable working extended hours with high levels of autonomy, ownership, and flexibility, with contracts structured around a 48-hour working week. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, has equal access to opportunity, and can thrive. We welcome different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences—and believe our differences make us stronger. Please submit applications in English Compensation: €75K – €85K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus • €75K – €85K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

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