Nozzle Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical and actuation subsystems for thrust vector control (TVC) systems
• Support the integration and testing of actuators, including mechanical, electrical, and thermal interfaces
• Perform structural and thermal analyses of TVC components operating in high-temperature environment
• Contribute to the design and qualification of insulation and material systems for thermal protection and mechanical stability
• Support system-level testing, including test stand setup, data acquisition, and performance evaluation
• Collaborate closely with the avionics team to ensure proper actuator communication, control feedback, and overall system performance
• Document design, analysis, and test results in accordance with internal quality and configuration management processes

Basic Qualification

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience with actuation systems (electromechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic), including mechanism design and integration
• Solid background in structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA) using tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, Hypermesh, or Simcenter 3D
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, including instrumentation, calibration, and data evaluation
• Proficiency in CAD-based mechanical design (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA)
• Understanding of materials behavior under thermal and mechanical loads, including metals, composites, and insulation materials
• Experience with high-performance or aerospace-grade mechanisms exposed to vibration, temperature, or dynamic loads

Desired Experience

• Experience in aerospace or propulsion system development, particularly with thrust vector control or similar actuation systems
• Familiarity with dynamic simulations (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Adams) for motion and load prediction
• Exposure to environmental qualification processes (vibration, thermal vacuum, endurance)
• Knowledge of sensor and feedback systems for actuator control and performance monitoring

Benefits

• An exciting work environment encompassing the development, construction, and operation of hybrid rockets
• Flexible working time (flextime), 30 days of holiday
• Hybrid working / Homeoffice / mobile working
• Christmas bonus
• VISA credit card with €50 credit per month which can be used for retail purchases
• Bike-Leasing
• Performance incentives possible
• Professional skills development through further training opportunities
• A diverse and inspiring work environment where talented individuals from over 16 nations come together to achieve greatness
• Direct contribution and participation in the end-to-end development processes of a growing New Space start-up

Location

Our location in Neuenstadt in the region of Heilbronn offers an ideal combination of rural charm and urban quality of life. Located in the heart of Baden-Württemberg, the region is characterized by its excellent traffic connections and diverse opportunities for leisure activities. Discover the advantages of this dynamic and liveable environment and benefit from a good work-life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.

About us

HyImpulse is developing launch vehicles based on innovative hybrid propulsion technology and is constantly pushing boundaries beyond the limits within multiple disciplines to provide competitive low-cost and sustainable access to space. We are looking for exceptional talents who are passionate about rockets, ready to work in a fast-paced environment and take on challenging projects.