Why us?

POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH develops innovative transportation systems that redefine access to space for payloads and passengers. With now 70 dedicated colleagues, we are working at two locations to make our vision reality. We are continuing to expand our team and are looking to fill the position of Aerothermodynamics Engineer for Supersonic and Hypersonic Vehicles (m/f/d). 

Your mission

• Analysis of external aerodynamics for a two-staged aircraft configuration for flow regimes from subsonic to hypersonic 
• Analysis of aerothermodynamics for spaceplanes in the hypersonic regime
• Applying analytical, empirical and numerical methods for the analysis of aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics problems
• Conduction of CFD analyses in the flow regime from subsonic to hypersonic including preprocessing and postprocessing tasks
• Analysis of inlet flows in the frame of air-breathing propulsion analysis

Your profile

• Successfully completed aerospace engineering degree or similar (M.Sc.)
• Several years of working experience in fluid dynamics, aerodynamics as well as aerothermodynamics analysis preferred 
• Experience with CAD software (e.g. Inventor, CATIA or PTC Creo) 
• Extensive experience with CFD software (e.g. Ansys, OpenFOAM)
• Proactive thinking, high level of motivation, flexibility, and team-working skills
• Proficiency in both German and English
• Experience with working in a startup environment favorable

Join us in shaping the future of space transportation and making a positive impact. If your profile fits our requirements, apply now by sending your complete application portfolio, including CV, certificates and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. 

About us

The German aerospace start-up POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH is developing a revolutionary reusable space launch and hypersonic transport system that operates like an aircraft. 

Based on more than 30 years of German and European spaceplane research, the development of the spaceplane AURORA began at the German Aerospace Center DLR. Aurora combines aircraft and rocket launcher technologies with a unique vehicle design, and offers a game-changing economic viability as well as opening the door for routine low-cost and safe access to space. 

In order to validate the technology and accelerate the spaceplane development, POLARIS has been developing a series of scaled flight demonstrators.