Mechanical Engineer Powerpack (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of HITs powerpack hardware with a focus on high performance turbomachinery components and production.
• Own design packages for R&D and flight hardware.
• Own hardware management of liquid propulsion, turbomachinery and fluid system components.
• Drive and manage the manufacturing and assembly efforts for critical components and assemblies.
• Manage supply chains of complex hardware both internal and external.

Basic Qualification

• B. Sc / B Eng. in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• More than 4 years of experience in a hands-on role, working on design and development of complex machinery.
• Fluent oral and written English and German.

Desired Experience

• Strong mechanical design fundamentals with a focus on design for manufacture and an eye for details.
• Experience with CAD and PLM (NX/Teamcenter preferred).
• Experience with GD&T and technical drawings.
• Experience with mechanical design of process heavy machine components.
• Experience with the design of custom tooling for assembly.
• Experience working with highly loaded metallic components and the required calculations (hand calculations as well as static and dynamic FEA).
• Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques: additive manufacture, laser-welding, hard machining and grinding, gear cutting, etc.
• Experience with material science, heat treatment and coating techniques of metallic components.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing, assembly and working with an engineering supply chain.

Benefits

• €50 monthly Spendit Card – because it’s the little extras that make a difference.
• Christmas bonus on top.
• Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute.
• €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child).
• Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites.
• 30 days of vacation to fully recharge.
• Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm.
• 1 day of remote work per week.
• Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas.
• Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level.
• Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses.
• Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package.
• A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary.
• Hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup.

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. This role will also include occasional travel to facilities in Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany or to our test and launch facilities in Shetland; Glasgow, Scotland may be the base with opportunities to work across sites.

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.