Structure Design Engineer

About the role

As a Structural Design Engineer at Reflex Aerospace, you will design structural components and assemblies for satellite platforms and their subsystems, working within a multidisciplinary team building the next generation of high-performance satellites in Germany.

What you'll do

• Design structural components and assemblies for satellite platforms and their subsystems.
• Generate detailed 3D models and production-ready drawings using CAD software (preferably Siemens NX).
• Develop and maintain design documentation including specifications, analysis reports, and design review materials.
• Support mechanical and structural testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including thermal, systems, electrical, and integration engineers to ensure seamless system-level functionality.
• Interface with suppliers and customers to ensure manufacturability, compliance, and smooth integration.
• Apply GD&T practices and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles for efficient and cost-effective production.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience also considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in structural design, preferably space industry.
• Proficiency with CAD tools – Siemens NX preferred.
• Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Solid background on manufacturing with processes like CNC machining, turning, etc.
• Strong technical documentation skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with structural analysis tools (e.g., FEM software like NASTRAN, Optistruct, Simsolid, Inspire, or similar).
• Experience in designing for space applications (e.g., satellite subsystems, launch environments, vibration and thermal considerations).

What they offer

• Hybrid work model with flexible working hours.
• 30 days paid vacation, including company holiday on April 12th (International Day of Human Spaceflight).
• Company-sponsored Urban Sports Club membership and public transport discount.
• Berlin office located in Friedrichshain, easily accessible by transit.