Development Engineer

The What: As a Manufacturing Engineer at Blackwave, you'll operate right where innovation meets production. You'll develop and industrialize manufacturing processes that make our lightweight, high-performance composite components truly flight-ready. From prototype to series production, you help our technology take off.

The Why: At Blackwave, we are developing the next generation of COPVs for aerospace applications. Our mission: To end COPV failure in spaceflight. The benchmark for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Develop and build the future: Work on the development and production of our advanced composite products — from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.
• Engineer for lightness: Design components and production processes with a focus on lightweight solutions for aerospace applications.
• Shape innovation: Be part of a fast, iterative development cycle and contribute your own ideas, concepts, and creativity to every stage of the process.
• Scale and industrialize: Take ownership of scaling up and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and reliability in serial production.
• Be the go-to expert: Support the team as a key contact for process and material topics of components, winding, fixtures, and molding tools.

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
• Initial professional experience in manufacturing processes especially winding or lightweight construction with experience with composite materials.
• Strong team player mindset, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and departments.
• Excellent hands-on skills and a practical, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges.
• Creative, curious, and passionate about pushing the boundaries of lightweight engineering.
• Excellent English language skills (at least C1), German skills appreciated

• Freedom to create: Enjoy extensive decision-making freedom and short decision paths – we trust you to make an impact.
• Flexible & mobile: Work flexible hours and remotely by arrangement – balance matters.
• Fresh fuel every day: Shared lunch breaks with freshly prepared, varied meals keep you energized for your next mission.
• Coffee culture @ Blackwave: Genieße Kaffee aus unserer Siebträgermaschine mit frisch gerösteten Schweizer Bohnen – oder werde selbst zum Profi bei einem unseren Barista-Kursen.
• Choose your perk: Germany Ticket, Egym Wellpass, or Give Card – your choice, your benefit.
• Gear up for take-off: Receive premium Blackwave team apparel during onboarding – functional, stylish, and mission-ready.
• Grow in aerospace: Expand your knowledge through collaboration with inspiring minds and exciting projects in the high-tech aerospace sector.
• Develop with us: Take advantage of real growth opportunities in a dynamically expanding company.
• Startup meets aerospace: Experience a casual, agile team atmosphere with regular team events.
• End on a high note: After work, unwind on our spacious rooftop terrace with a panoramic view of the Alps.

Are you ready to revolutionize the fast-growing aerospace industry with your talent?

At Blackwave GmbH, we're an innovative and dynamic company specializing in the development and production of carbon fiber components for airplanes, rockets, and satellites.

We take pride in delivering high-performance solutions through advanced manufacturing processes — but what truly sets us apart is our unique work environment, where team spirit and enthusiasm drive everything we do.

With us, you'll have the freedom to fully develop yourself and boost your career. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and let's take off together

All we need from you is a compelling CV — then we're ready to launch the next chapter of innovation together. Apply now - we are looking forward to get to know you

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