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 Structural Design and Analysis Engineer for Supersonic and Hypersonic Vehicles (m/f/d).

Your mission

• Design and optimization of aircraft structures, including primary structure, internal architecture, landing gears and mechanisms among others of a two-staged super/hypersonic aircraft
• Material and construction method selection for supersonic / hypersonic aircraft structures
• Static and dynamic load analysis of aircraft structures using FEM
• Stability analysis of aircraft wing structures in supersonic / hypersonic regime
• Support system and subsystem tests
• Quick technical thinking and problem solving

Your profile

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Strong Background in structural engineering
• Background in Aerospace favorable
• Experience with FEM Software (Ansys Mechanical or similar)
• Experience with CAD Modelling
• Good Knowledge about common aerospace construction materials (Aluminum, Titanium, Steel, CFRP, …) and manufacturing techniques
• Proactive thinking, high motivation, flexible way of working
• 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.