Working Student, Launch Vehicle Structures (m/f/d)

Mission Brief

As a Working Student in the Loads & Dynamics team, you will be at the heart of launch vehicle development. Every structural component, subsystem, and design decision ultimately depends on one fundamental question: what environments and loads will the vehicle experience during flight?

Our team provides the engineering foundation that answers this question. By combining expertise in structural loads, dynamics, aerodynamics, thermal analysis, and fluid dynamics, we predict and characterize the complex physical environments encountered throughout all phases of flight.

You will work directly with experienced engineers on real development activities, flight data analysis, and engineering methods used to support current and future launch vehicle programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with aerospace engineering challenges while contributing to safe, reliable, and independent access to space.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Flight & Test Data Analysis
  • Support the verification and validation of loads and dynamics methodologies
  • Develop tools and scripts for efficient data processing and comparison
  • Compare analytical and numerical predictions against test and flight results
  • Identify opportunities to improve models, processes, and engineering methods
• Post-Processing & Visualization
  • Develop and improve automated workflows for simulation and test data evaluation
  • Generate flow visualizations, section views, and engineering-relevant data extracts
• Sensors & Instrumentation
  • Support sensor-related activities, including documentation and configuration management
  • Perform trade studies and evaluate instrumentation solutions for flight and test campaigns
• Multidisciplinary Engineering Support
  • Contribute to a broad range of Loads & Dynamics activities across the vehicle development lifecycle
  • Gain exposure to structural loads, structural dynamics, aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, and thermal analysis

Qualification Checklist

• Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree (e.g. Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or similar) 
• Interest in data analysis, simulation, and physical systems
• Programming experience with Python or Matlab
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with professional proficiency in English.
• Located in or near Munich, as the role requires regular on-site presence

Bonus Skills

• Basic knowledge of structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, or aerospace engineering
• Experience with CFD postprocessing tools such as ParaView, Tecplot, StarCCM+, Ansys
• Experience with GitLab

Benefits

• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Flexible mobility budget: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket or a fuel allowance
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Free snacks and drinks: Indulge in a variety of free snacks and beverages to keep you fuelled throughout the day
• Physical and mental well-being: Access via OpenUp the online support from certified psychologists and lifestyle experts at no cost to you and your family
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer
Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.