R&D Engineer – Composite Winding Process (all genders)

WHAT You are responsible for researching and further developing our composite winding process. You plan experiments, conduct them yourself, analyze the results and convert the acquired knowledge into process improvements that directly impact the performance of our tanks. You don't accept a ready-made method – you develop it. From experiment planning to carrying out tests, data analysis, and knowledge transfer, you are responsible for the work and its results.

WHY COPV failure in aerospace is a solved problem if the underlying process is right. The quality of our composite winding process determines the quality of every tank we build. We are looking for an engineer who will take ownership of independent research, actively drive it forward, and help us build tanks that don't fail.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION You don't just run experiments. You create technological knowledge that improves every tank we build.

You ensure that:

• Experiments are meticulously designed and executed according to plan.
• Findings are critically analyzed and translated into concrete process improvements.
• Knowledge is documented and shared so the team can move forward together.

Your tasks in detail and prioritized: Develop and conduct experiments to further develop our winding process and improve tank performance. Learn from every project, continuously improve your efficiency, and develop your own ideas for improvement. → High Performance: Deliver high results under pressure. Every project makes the next one better. Take full responsibility for assigned projects – from scope and deadlines to results. Independently drive projects forward, challenge your own findings, and constantly strive for better solutions. → Ownership: Take responsibility. See things through. Achieve results independently. Collaborate effectively with colleagues within the team and across departments throughout the company. Align on tests, proactively share progress, and contribute to team efforts that act as a single unit. → Teamwork: The team wins together. Support others as you would like to be supported. Confidently advocate for your findings and be open to constructive criticism. Proactively document and share knowledge so that learning is embedded in the company rather than remaining with individual employees. → Candor: Speak openly about challenges. Speak up. Solve problems faster. Approach technical challenges with genuine curiosity and a desire to understand how things work. Experiment with new approaches and be motivated by complex tasks. → Playfulness: Serious about the mission. Driven by curiosity.

Mandatory requirements

• Completed higher education in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (minimum Bachelor's degree; Master's or PhD is an advantage).
• Minimum of two years of hands-on experience with composite materials and their processing.
• Minimum of one thesis or professional activity with a focus on composites, e.g., materials, processes, design, or testing methods.
• Experience in analyzing, optimizing, and further developing technical processes in development or production.
• Hands-on approach as well as experience in laboratory, workshop, or testing environments combined with a deep technical understanding.
• High degree of personal responsibility, willingness for thorough documentation and knowledge transfer, as well as very good knowledge of English.

Desirable

• Experience with Filament Winding, Wet Winding, Towpreg, Tape Placement, Laminatauslegung, or similar composite manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of metallic materials and manufacturing processes.

Choose your bonus: Deutschlandticket, EGYM Wellpass, or a taxable gift card Healthy and communal lunch: Freshly prepared meals during joint lunch breaks High personal responsibility and real impact: You are responsible for an important area between what we sell and what we produce Startup mentality meets aerospace innovation: flat hierarchies, quick decisions, and room for your ideas Impressive views: rooftop terrace with Alpine views in Taufkirchen or an inner courtyard in Garching-Hochbrück Development opportunities: Work on technically complex projects with real significance We live our team culture: From technical discussions to team events and after-work get-togethers – we celebrate successes together

Please upload your work and university certificates together with your application so that it can be considered.