CAD & Configuration Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Why us?

POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH develops innovative transportation systems that redefine access to space for payloads and passengers. We are continuing to expand our team and are looking to fill the position of CAD & Configuration Design Engineer (m/f/d).

Depending on the area of responsibility, professional experience and specialist background, the gross annual salary ranges from EUR 60.000,00 to EUR 100.000,00.
The exact remuneration will be determined during the application process.

Your mission

• Create and maintain the 3D CAD models and assemblies of a two-stage spaceplane system and respective interfaces
• Maintain the overall vehicle layout and architecture in CAD in accordance with systems engineering
• Integrate changes from subsystem or system engineerings into master CAD model
• Generate and maintain the master assembly CAD, layouts and drawings and renderings of the two-stage system
• Support system architecture and trade-off studies
• Calculation of mass, CoG position and inertia based on CAD

Your profile

• Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or similar
• Strong experience with professional 3D CAD software (PTC Creo preferred, Autodesk Inventor optional)
• Strong background in using PLM systems (PTC Windchill)
• Experience with large assemblies and complex product structures
• Experience working with multidisciplinary and dynamic teams
• Strong system-level thinking
• Structured working style in complex projects
• Good communication skills with multidisciplinary, cross-functional team
• High attention to detail and consistency in designing and maintaining CAD

What we offer

• Long-term prospects with a permanent employment contract
• Being part of an international, highly motivated team
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Flexible working hours
• Use of our company fitness program with EGYM Wellpass
• Take benefit of attractive employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
• The opportunity to contribute your ideas and actively shape the company

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

Our mission is to pioneer a new era of space transportation by flying to space and back like an aircraft — taking off and landing at airports, and reusing our spaceplanes for hundreds of missions. We combine unprecedented cost efficiency with unique flexibility and safety, enabling breakthrough advances in both space transportation and hypersonic flight. This vision is currently pursued by over 115 employees every day.

At POLARIS we value on-site collaboration, so we generally do not offer home office. Please apply only if you feel comfortable with this working model – it saves valuable time for everyone involved.