Why us?

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 Vehicle Certification Engineer (m/f/d).

Your mission

• Support for the certification and flight authorization of drones, hypersonic systems, and spaceplanes (unmanned)
• Analyzing certification requirements and deriving requirements for the design, verification, and operation of hypersonic aircraft
• Collaborating with the relevant aviation authorities for certification and airspace integration and creating new certification procedures where necessary
• Support in testing and verification of applied design standards
• Development of regulatory frameworks or proposals for certification authorities
• Support in implementing new standards in the company infrastructure

Your profile

• Strong Background in Systems Engineering, Flight Safety and Certification Standards
• Several years of professional experience in the field of EASA Initial Airworthiness, EU UAV drone law desirable
• Knowledge of various aerospace standards required (ISO 9001, ISO 9100, etc.)
• Knowledge of aerospace safety and certification requirements (e.g., ARP4754, DO-178C, DO254, etc.)
• Experience in communicating with aerospace certification authorities desirable 
• Excellent analytical and interdisciplinary skills
• fluent English, German desirable
• Proactive mindset, high level of motivation, flexibility, perseverance, and ability to work in a team
• Startup mentality

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.