• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for advanced aerospace manufacturing systems
    
• Program and configure PLC systems (Siemens and/or Beckhoff) as well as robotic systems and related hardware
    
• Develop electrical schematics, control concepts, and system architectures
    
• Ensure full compliance with CE directives, machine safety standards, and industrial regulations
    
• Take ownership of installation, commissioning, and optimization phases
    
• Deliver hands-on technical training to internal teams
    
• Collaborate closely with R&D, production, and cross-functional engineering teams

To end COPV failure in spaceflight.

At Blackwave, we build advanced pressure vessel technology that sets new benchmarks in performance, reliability and cost efficiency for spaceflight. Achieving this mission requires more than great engineering — it requires manufacturing systems that move fast, scale reliably and provide clear operational visibility.

Our culture is our operating system. Joining Blackwave means committing to a clear mission that demands excellence, precision and focus. In this role, you will help build the digital backbone of our manufacturing operations — enabling teams to move faster, make better decisions and continuously improve the systems that power our production.

We live by the Blackwave Code — our core values of High Performance, Togetherness, Candor, Playfulness, and Accountability — and we're looking for someone who embodies these traits.

HIGH PERFORMANCE  —  Relentless execution. Precision at speed.

• Build and implement the digital process landscape for manufacturing operations
• Translate operational challenges into scalable digital systems and workflows
• Develop business applications and automation solutions that reduce manual work
• Create production dashboards and data visibility tools for shop-floor teams and leadership
• Ensure that each production station has the information it needs to perform, while data is aggregated centrally
• Continuously improve systems so manufacturing can scale without losing speed or reliability

TOGETHERNESS  —  One team. Fierce trust. Disagree – then commit.

• Act as the interface between Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and IT
• Work closely with production teams to understand operational challenges first-hand
• Align stakeholders around clear processes and digital solutions
• Support transparent decision-making by providing clear and reliable operational data

CANDOR  —  We say the hard thing because we care. Truth drives growth.

• Identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks in operational workflows
• Challenge existing processes where necessary and propose better, more scalable solutions
• Build systems that make operational performance visible and measurable

PLAYFULNESS  —  Play with purpose. Break things. Learn fast.

• Experiment with new tools and approaches to improve digital workflows
• Test and iterate solutions quickly in collaboration with operational teams
• Explore creative ways to automate processes and simplify complex workflows

ACCOUNTABILITY  —  Own your impact. Lead yourself. Hold the bar.

• Take ownership of the digital systems supporting manufacturing operations
• Ensure solutions are reliable, scalable and actually used by the teams
• Work closely with the Head of Manufacturing to ensure systems support operational priorities

Note: We are looking for a coordinator with a basic technical background — not a Software Engineer.

Must-Have Requirements

• Experience with business applications, workflow automation, or operational systems
• Experience working in manufacturing, operations, logistics, engineering, or similar operational environments
• Experience with manufacturing digitalization or Industry 4.0 environments
• Experience with workflow automation platforms, reporting tools, or operational dashboards
• Experience with operational data analysis, KPI tracking, or production reporting
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar dashboard/reporting platforms
• Understanding of operational data flows, system integrations, and digital manufacturing processes
• Basic understanding of databases, APIs, and how systems communicate and exchange information
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing-related software systems
• Strong process thinking and systems mindset
• Ability to translate operational challenges into structured digital solutions
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work effectively in fast-moving and evolving environments
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Nice to Have

• Background in aerospace, robotics, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing
• Experience with logistics or supply chain operations
• Experience working in scaling startup environments
• Familiarity with low-code/no-code automation tools (e.g. Power Automate)
• Experience supporting operational change management or user adoption
• Understanding of manufacturing traceability or quality-related reporting

• parts meet exact specifications
• quality remains consistent
• processes run stable and on takt

• 100% tolerance compliance
• No unverified parts
• Immediate escalation of deviations
• Stable machine operation
• Consistent takt time
• Strict adherence to processes
• Clean and structured workspace
• Clear communication across shifts

• Identify irregularities
• Suggest improvements
• Support optimization

• parts meet exact specifications
• processes are stable and repeatable
• deviations are detected and corrected immediately 

• Set up and operate CNC machines 
• Manufacture parts according to technical drawings 
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and surface quality 

• Optimize machining processes
• Reduce scrap and rework
• Ensure repeatability

• Identify improvement opportunities
• Support automation initiatives
• Improve efficiency and throughput

• Completed vocational training as CNC machinist, industrial mechanic or similar
• Experience in CNC machining (turning and/or milling) 
• Ability to read technical drawings

• Confident use of measuring equipment
• Experience with CNC controls (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc) 
• Understanding of tolerances and surface requirements 
• Structured and precise working style

#LI-onsite

• Turn ideas into real products: Take market needs and opportunities and turn them into clear system concepts and requirements that engineering teams can build from.
• Own the product end-to-end: Be accountable for the technical definition of the product throughout its entire life — from early concepts and trade-offs to launch and long-term support.
• Guide the tough calls: Serve as the technical north star for the team. Review designs, question assumptions, and make thoughtful engineering decisions across disciplines.
• Release with confidence: Lead documentation, qualification, and technical release activities to ensure products are reliable, compliant, and ready for real-world use.
• Manage change in a scale up environment: Drive technical changes thoughtfully, balancing speed, risk, and reliability as products grow and evolve.
• Bring teams together: Work closely with product management and project management roles and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales and customers to develop the best product for the market.

• Primarily come from software, IT, or pure electronics development 
• Have not worked on physical products or hardware systems 
• Prefer backlog management over technical decision-making and engineering ownership
• Have experience only in Product management

• Develop & design Tools & fixtures: Design production equipment regarding costum machine design/ Special machines such as winding tools for fibre-reinforced plastics and metallic components.
• Create technical drawings: Generate standard-compliant individual part and assembly drawings – with clean geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Choose materials with intent: Select materials based on performance, efficiency and manufacturability – always with a mindset for lean and robust design.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with development and manufacturing teams to turn great ideas into production-ready tools.
• Own your designs: Ensure your concepts are not only functional and ergonomic, but also cost-effective and easy to implement on the shopfloor.

• 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.

Important Note: This role is focused on Manufacturing Engineering and the industrialization of our COPVs. We are not currently hiring for Software Development positions.

• Design electrical systems: Create and maintain electrical documentation (e.g. in EPLAN) for control cabinets, machines, and automated systems (High Performance, Accountability)

• Build & wire with precision: Assemble, wire, and test control cabinets according to schematics, standards, and technical requirements (High Performance)

• Bring systems to life: Support the implementation and commissioning of automation systems (Accountability)

• Ensure technical integrity: Make sure all installations meet standards, are fully functional, and properly documented  (High Performance)

• Solve problems at the root: Analyze faults systematically and fix them sustainably — not just temporarily

• Improve continuously: Implement changes, optimizations, and upgrades on existing systems (Playfulness, Accountability)

• Work where it matters: Collaborate closely with engineering and production — directly on the shopfloor (Togetherness)

• Candor: Identify and escalate issues or deviations immediately

• Accountability
  You own the performance of the systems you build and maintain.
• High Performance
  You deliver precision and reliability — even under pressure.
• Candor
  You speak up immediately when something is off.
• Togetherness
  You work as part of a system, closely aligned with production and engineering.
• Playfulness
  You continuously improve systems and processes.

 You open doors, build relationships, and turn curiosity into contracts.

• Drive Portfolio Sales: Actively hunt and win new customers for our advanced COPV product lines, managing the entire sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Pipeline Engineering: Proactively identify and engage high-value targets within the European space and defense ecosystems through cold calling and strategic outreach.
• Customer Interface: Act as the primary point of contact to understand technical requirements and ensure a smooth commercial process from first contact to delivery.
• Market Presence: Represent us at key industry events, trade shows, and conferences to position the brand as a leader in the global space ecosystem.

Our team blends engineering precision with commercial ambition — and we’re just getting started.

• Big Say, Fast Decisions: You get real room to shape things – and we don’t do slow. Short paths, quick calls, direct collaboration with C-Level, let’s go.
• Startup Vibes, Real Team: Casual atmosphere, agile team, regular events, and that “we’re building something awesome” energy.
• Pick Your Perk: Germany Ticket, EGYM Wellpass, or a tax-free GivveCard – your call, your vibe!
• Lunch That Hits Different: Fresh, tasty, and different every day – our shared lunch break is peak team bonding (and delicious).
  
  

• Business Development, Finance, Marketing        
• Engineering      
• Infrastructure
• Manufacturing
• People and Culture
• Production
• Quality
• Research and Technology
• Testing                             

THE WHAT: You build and run a manufacturing system that enables Blackwave to move from prototype to serial production without losing quality, speed, or people. You own the full picture — from process design to KPIs to team development — and you operate with full cost and budget responsibility. You are the person production decisions stop with.

• Build and scale the manufacturing site in Garching, including production architecture, US scaling strategy, and new HQ setup
• Design and implement a high-performance production system (Lean, 5S, Kanban, SOPs) and sign off on production lines before SOP
• Lead, coach, and develop team leads with a clear focus on shopfloor culture and performance
• Own manufacturing cost, efficiency, and budget — including scrap, downtime, and rework reduction
• Ensure full traceability of flight hardware, audit-ready documentation, and robust QMS processes
• Establish and maintain a measurable zero-accident safety standard

• Define, align, and drive production targets in close collaboration with sales, quality, and supply chain
• Establish, track, and continuously improve key manufacturing KPIs (OEE, yield, scrap, throughput)
• Build an end-to-end production and material flow concept; ensure on-time material availability ≥ 97%
• Own tooling and equipment management, including lifecycle and maintenance strategies
• Drive process automation and industrialization initiatives
• Build and implement structured qualification and training systems for production teams

• Continuously increase production rates, capacity, and equipment utilization
• Work closely with quality assurance to establish effective quality control processes
• Represent manufacturing in cross-functional stakeholder discussions with sales, engineering, and leadership

• 5+ years leading teams of 10+ in complex manufacturing — aerospace, high-tech, composites, or comparable
• Deep technical understanding of advanced manufacturing: composites, metal welding, winding, or similar high-performance processes
• Proven track record building and stabilizing serial production of complex products
• Hands-on experience with production control systems, production planning, and lean manufacturing
• You know what OEE, yield, and throughput actually mean — and you've moved them
• Strong stakeholder management in technology-driven environments or scale-ups
• Fluent German and English — equally comfortable on the shopfloor and in the boardroom
• Full on-site presence required

• Degree in mechanical engineering or comparable technical field
• Experience building and scaling manufacturing teams from scratch
• Background in regulated or safety-critical environments
• Audit experience — quality, customer, or regulatory

• Real ownership — full responsibility for an operation that directly determines whether the mission succeeds
• Scale-up energy — flat hierarchies, short decision paths, no bureaucracy
• Individual benefits — Deutschland Ticket, Egym Wellpass, or Give Card (€50 net/month, your choice)
• Daily shared lunch — fresh, healthy, varied
• The rooftop — Alpine views, after work, included
• Growth that's real — you'll grow through projects that actually matter, alongside people who know their craft

• safe production operations
• compliance with regulations
• early identification and mitigation of risks

• Build and ensure a functioning HSE system across production (Accountability, High Performance) 
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements (Accountability) 
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures (High Performance) 
• Advise production and leadership on safety-critical decisions and ensure implementation in daily operations (Togetherness, Accountability)
• Identify and escalate risks immediately (Candor) 
• Ensure unsafe conditions are not tolerated (Accountability) 

• Develop and implement HSE processes and standards (High Performance) 
• Train and enable employees on safety topics (Togetherness) 
• Document and track incidents, audits and measures (Accountability) 
• Collaborate with production and engineering (Togetherness) 
• Communicate risks clearly and directly (Candor) 

• Analyze incidents and near misses (Candor) 
• Continuously improve safety systems (Playfulness) 
• Build a culture of early problem identification (Togetherness, Candor) 
• Develop pragmatic, working solutions that work in daily operations (Playfulness, High Performance)

• This role:

  • does not include disciplinary leadership responsibility
  • focuses on expert contribution and advisory impact
  • works closely with production and engineering teams
  • requires hands-on involvement in daily operations

• Accountability – You own safety in real operations
• High Performance – You build systems that hold under pressure
• Candor – You speak up immediately
• Togetherness – You work across teams
• Playfulness – You continuously improve

• Ensure availability: Guarantee 98% material availability, eliminate production downtime due to material bottlenecks, coordinate forecasts with engineering and production.
  → High performance: Precision at speed. Outcome first.
• Increase cost performance: Identify and realize savings potential, conduct price and contract negotiations, establish transparent cost breakdowns.
  → Accountability: Own your impact. No blind flying when it comes to costs.
• Manage risks: Identify and reduce single-source risks, actively control delivery times, quality, and capacity, manage escalations in a clear and solution-oriented manner.
  → Candor: Clear communication – internally and externally.
• Create structure: Establish clear purchasing and approval processes, use and further develop ERP cleanly, reduce manual sources of error.
  → High Performance: Relentless execution.
• Develop suppliers: Establish A/B/C classification, conduct regular performance reviews, strengthen partnerships with strategic suppliers.
  → Togetherness: One team – even externally.
• Transparency & KPI system: Build a procurement dashboard, track OTIF, lead time, and forecast accuracy, monthly reporting to management.
• Continuous improvement: Identify automation potential, challenge and improve processes, experiment, learn, become faster.
  → Playfulness: Serious about the mission. Joy in the process.

• Maintain critical systems: Perform regular maintenance on our machines and ensure operational readiness
• Own machine reliability: Identify weak points early and prevent failures before they happen
• Support new equipment: Assist in selecting, installing, and ramping up new machines
• Document what matters: Keep maintenance, changes, and actions clearly and reliably documented
• Fix issues hands-on: Analyze faults systematically and resolve them directly on the shopfloor
• Work across boundaries: Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and external partners
• Build structure in growth: Help bring order, standards, and reliability to a rapidly growing machine park

Your Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize filament winding processes for composite pressure vessels

• Define winding parameters (fiber placement, tension, angles, speed) to meet performance and reliability requirements

• Support process validation, testing, and failure analysis

• Collaborate closely with design, materials, quality, and test engineering

• Ensure process robustness, repeatability, and manufacturability

• Contribute to documentation, standards, and continuous process improvement

• Support scale-up from development to series production

At Blackwave, we build next-generation composite structures in a fast-moving scale-up environment. Our production team plays a critical role in turning advanced materials into high-performance components.

The What

We are looking for a hands-on Composite Manufacturing Operator who enjoys working with precision, materials, and processes — and who takes pride in building things that matter.

• Manufacture high-quality composite components using advanced fiber-based materials

• Prepare, handle, and process dry fibers and resin systems according to defined procedures

• Operate production equipment and tooling with a strong focus on quality and repeatability

• Monitor manufacturing parameters and ensure consistent process execution

• Inspect components and support quality assurance activities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment

• Work closely with engineering and production teams to continuously improve processes

#LI-Onsite

• metal processing is executed with precision and repeatability
• your team has clear ownership and grows with the mission
• production is never blocked by a liner-side constraint

• Take over and develop the liner team: Own the existing team from day one. Continue its development, drive output, and set the standard for quality and throughput. → Accountability: Own your impact. No passengers.
• Own all metal processing steps: Full ownership of forming, welding, and machining processes for liner production — from first operation to finished part. → High Performance: Precision at speed. Outcome first.
• Lead and grow the team to Blackwave standards: Build a team that performs under pressure, gives direct feedback, and holds itself accountable — in line with our values. → Togetherness: One team. High bar for everyone.
• Coordinate with production demands: Translate production schedules into team priorities. Unblock bottlenecks fast. Keep output on track. → Candor: Surface problems early. Solve them faster.
• Drive process improvement toward serial production: Identify gaps in manufacturing maturity and close them. Push processes toward repeatability, documentation, and scale. → Playfulness: Experiment. Learn fast. Improve relentlessly.

• Stable and repeatable processes
• Precise, specification-compliant parts
• Early detection and correction of deviations

• Completed vocational training in: 
  • Metalworking, machining, forming technology, or a related technical field
  • We also welcome applicants with equivalent hands-on experience in lieu of formal qualifications
• Experience in: 
  • Forming, manufacturing, or industrial production environments
  • Career changers with transferable technical skills are encouraged to apply

• Technical understanding of forming or production processes
• Familiarity with machinery and production equipment
• Confident use of measurement tools
• Understanding of tolerances and specifications
• Structured, precise, and quality-focused working style

• High level of autonomy & real impact: Help shape a cutting-edge production environment
• Flexible working hours & remote work options based on mutual agreement
• Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas
• Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card
• Healthy & social lunch culture: Fresh meals during shared lunch breaks
• Stunning views: Wind down on our rooftop terrace with views of the Alps
• Growth opportunities: Work on exciting projects and learn from inspiring people

• Strong team culture: From tech talks to team events and after-work gatherings — we celebrate success together

To end COPV failure in spaceflight. The benchmark for performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Spinforming defines structural performance. This is where material behavior meets precision.

You operate, monitor and improve spinforming processes for high-performance components.

You ensure:

• stable and repeatable processes
• precise and specification-compliant parts
• early detection and correction of deviations

You don’t just form material. You form performance.

Your Mission:

• Set up and operate spinforming equipment
• Execute forming processes according to specifications
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and quality

→ High Performance: Relentless execution. Precision at speed.

• Monitor and optimize process parameters
• Reduce scrap and variability
• Document best practices

→ Accountability & Candor: Own your output. Speak up early.

• Identify improvement opportunities
• Support industrialization and scaling
• Improve efficiency and throughout

→ Playfulness: Break things. Learn fast. Improve faster.

• Completed vocational training in:
  • metalworking
  • machining
  • forming technology
  • or similar
• Experience in:
  • forming or manufacturing processes
  • industrial production environments

• Strong technical understanding of forming processes
• Experience with machinery and production equipment
• Confident use of measurement tools
• Understanding of tolerances and specifications
• Structured and precise working style

Accountability: Own your impact. Lead yourself. Hold the bar. No blame. No ego.
High Performance: Relentless execution. Precision at speed. You perform under pressure without burning out.
Candor: You say the hard thing because you care. Truth drives growth.
Togetherness: One team. Fierce trust. Disagree — then commit.
Playfulness: Play with purpose. Break things. Learn fast. Curiosity and bold experiments keep you ahead.

The Why: At Blackwave, high-performance materials are at the heart of our aerospace innovations. Your work will directly contribute to the reliability, safety, and performance of our composite and metallic structures for space and aerospace applications. By delivering accurate testing and analysis, you enable quality and help ensure our products meet the highest technical standards. 

• Ensure Material Excellence: Prepare and execute material tests to support quality control and product development activities.
• Run Structured Test Campaigns: Conduct physical and technical investigations, document results clearly, and ensure full traceability of data.
• Interpret and Report Results: Analyze test outcomes, identify deviations, and communicate findings transparently to relevant stakeholders.
• Apply Standards with Precision: Select and apply appropriate testing methods and measurement equipment in line with applicable industry standards.
• Support Cross-Functional Success: Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to align testing activities with project needs.
• Maintain Laboratory Operations: Ensure proper handling of equipment, maintain an organized work environment, and contribute to safe laboratory operations.

• repeatable processes
• consistent quality
• early detection and elimination of deviations 

• Develop and optimize forming processes
• Ensure process stability and repeatability
• Perform root cause analysis of defects

• Collaborate with design, materials and production 
• Analyze process data and drive improvements 
• Define and document process standards

• Prepare processes for industrialization
• Reduce variability
• Improve efficiency

• Degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or similar
• Several years of experience in: metal forming / manufacturing, process engineering
• Experience in industrial environments (preferably aerospace or automotive) 

• Understanding of material behavior in forming processes 
• Process optimization experience
• Quality and defect analysis
• Structured, data-driven approach

• the community space is spotlessly clean, fully stocked, and visually on point at all times
• every guest and team member feels genuinely welcomed — coffee ready before they ask
• no one else ever has to notice a problem first

• Keep the community space to an impeccable standard: Daily cleaning of kitchen, surfaces, appliances, and communal areas. Dishes done, coffee machine serviced, dishwashers running. The space looks and feels exceptional — every single day. → High Performance: Precision at speed. High standard, every time.
• Welcome guests and team members with genuine hospitality: Coffee, drinks, and snacks are ready before they’re needed. Every visitor leaves with a warm impression. You anticipate needs — you don’t wait to be asked. → Togetherness: The space is the team’s home. Make it feel like one.
• Manage supplies and inventory proactively: Coffee, drinks, snacks, and cleaning products are always stocked. You track inventory, place orders before items run out, and never let a shortage catch anyone off guard. → Accountability: Own the stock. Own the space. No surprises.
• Flag and resolve issues immediately: Equipment fault, empty stock, broken appliance — you spot it first, escalate fast, and follow through. No one else should have to notice a problem before you do. → Candor: Surface issues early. Solve them faster.
• Bring life and character to the space: Seasonal touches, a well-arranged snack station, a thoughtful welcome setup for visitors. You see the space as a canvas, not a chore list. → Playfulness: Small gestures. Real impact.

• all inspections are executed reliably
• quality is measurable and traceable
• the team performs under real conditions 

• 100% inspection coverage
• No unverified parts
• Immediate escalation of issues
• Stable process flow
• Operational team leadership
• Clear inspection standards and processes
• Structured documentation
• On-the-job coaching and team guidance 

• Identify process weaknesses
• Implement improvements
• Collaborate with engineering and production

• Background in quality, manufacturing, mechanical engineering or similar
• Experience in inspection / testing / quality, production environments
• Initial leadership experience (hands-on)

• Strong understanding of inspection processes
• Experience with measurement tools
• Structured and practical mindset
• Ability to lead in an operational environment
  
  

Candor: Address issues immediately.
Togetherness: Lead from within the team.
Playfulness: Continuously improve execution.
High Performance: Lead under pressure. Stay operational. 

• safe and compliant packaging
• reliable and on-time delivery
• transparent and scalable logistics systems

• Develop and implement packaging solutions
• Ensure on-time delivery performance
• Prevent transport damage
• Maintain full traceability

• Define packaging and logistics standards
• Improve processes and reduce errors
• Collaborate with production, quality and partners

• Optimize cost and efficiency
• Improve lead times
• Identify automation opportunities

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or similar
• Alternatively vocational training with relevant logistics experience
• Relevant Experience (at least 2 years) in: logistics and shipping processes, packaging solutions (technical products preferred), industrial environments

• Understanding of packaging requirements for sensitive components
• Experience with logistics providers
• Structured and process-driven mindset
• KPI-oriented thinking
• ERP experience is a plus

• Development projects reach qualification milestones with design methods that get better along the way.
• Technical risks, design weaknesses, and process gaps are caught and resolved early.
• Your commitments are delivered on time, without needing to be chased.

YOUR MISSION

• CAD design proficiency.
• Experience with failure analysis or structural optimisation.
• Background in aerospace, space, motorsport, hydrogen storage, or another high-performance engineering environment.
• German language skills.

To end COPV failure in spaceflight. 
Production defines performance. If processes are unstable, nothing works.

You work directly in production and ensure parts are manufactured precisely and reliably. You keep processes running.

• Operate machines and production equipment
• Prepare and process parts (cleaning, grinding, assembling)
• Ensure quality and follow defined processes
• Document work steps
• Follow structured workflows
• Maintain clean workspace
• Collaborate with production and quality
• Identify issues
• Suggest improvements
• Support optimization

MINDSET (BLACKWAVE CODE)

• Accountability
• High Performance
• Candor
• Togetherness
• Playfulness

To end COPV failure in spaceflight. 
Performance is built in the process. If the winding process is unstable, the part is unstable.

You operate winding machines to produce high-performance composite structures. You ensure:

• parts meet exact specifications
• processes are stable and repeatable
• quality remains consistent

You don’t just run machines. You deliver performance.

• Operate winding machines and control process parameters
• Prepare and execute production steps (e.g. layup, curing prep)
• Ensure no defective or unverified parts move forward
• Maintain stable machine operation
• Follow defined processes and standards
• Maintain clean and structured workspace
• Document process steps

→ Accountability & Candor: Own it. Speak early.

• Identify process deviations
• Suggest improvements
• Support optimization

→ Playfulness: Improve through execution.

High Performance: Deliver precision under pressure.
Candor: Speak up immediately.
Togetherness: Work as one team.
Playfulness: Continuously improve.

• You will carry out precise quality checks and measurements on incoming goods, during ongoing production and on finished products.
• You evaluate and approve components and products and ensure that only impeccable quality is delivered to our customers.
• You will create traceable quality and test documentation and ensure its completeness and conformity – especially with regard to audits and customer requirements.
• In close cooperation with production, development and quality, you will be involved in the processing of quality deviations and support the implementation of improvement measures.

The What: COPV failure in spaceflight 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 need an engineer who will own this research, drive it forward independently, and help us produce tanks that do not fail.

The Why: You are the owner of our composite winding process research. You don’t inherit a finished method – you develop one. From experiment design to test execution, data analysis to team knowledge transfer: you plan the work, run it, and take responsibility for the results.

You ensure:

• Experiments are designed thoroughly and executed to plan.
• Findings are analyzed critically and translated into concrete process improvements.
• Knowledge is documented andsharedso the team moves forward together.

YOUR MISSION

Research and improve the composite winding process: Design and run experiments to advance our winding process and improve tank performance. Learn from every project, increase your efficiency over time, and develop improvement ideas.

High Performance – Deliver strong results under pressure. Each project makes the next one better.

Own your projects end-to-end: Take full responsibility for assigned projects – scope, schedule, and deliverables. Drive projects forward without being prompted. Question your own results and push for better.

Accountability – Own your work. Follow through. Deliver results independently.  

Work closely within the team and across functions: Collaborate effectively within the team and with colleagues across the company. Coordinate on test scheduling, share progress proactively, and contribute to a team that moves as one.

Togetherness – The team succeeds together. Support others as you expect to be supported.

Share findings and challenge ideas openly: Defend your conclusions with confidence and stay open when others push back. Document and share knowledge proactively – what you learn should not stay with you alone.  In our environment, speaking up and being transparent isn't just a value – it's a safety requirement.

Candor – Surface problems early. Speak up. Fix things faster.

Bring curiosity and ideas to every project: Approach technical challenges with genuine interest and a drive to understand how things work. Bring new ideas to the table, experiment with approaches, and stay energized by the complexity of the problem.

Playfulness – Serious about the mission. Driven by curiosity.

• High level of autonomy and real impact on our technology.
• Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and room for your ideas.
• Your choice of benefit: Germany ticket,EgymWellpass, or a tax-free Give Card.
• Fresh shared lunches and a healthy team culture.
• Stunning views of the Alps from our Taufkirchen rooftop terrace.
• Growth opportunities: exciting projects and inspiring colleagues.
• A team that celebrates success together – tech talks, team events, and after-work gatherings.

At Blackwave, we develop advanced pressure vessel technology that sets new benchmarks in performance, reliability, and cost efficiency for spaceflight.To achieve this mission, our teams rely on stable, secure, and high-performing digital infrastructure. Engineering, manufacturing, and operations must be able to move fast without being slowed down by unreliable systems.

As we scale our operations across multiple sites in Germany and expand into the United States, our infrastructure must transition from a localized setup to a resilient, enterprise-grade global architecture. As Senior IT Systems & Operations Engineer, you will design, secure, and build the digital backbone that enables our growth.

HIGH PERFORMANCE  —  Relentless execution. Precision at speed.

• Act as the subject matter expert for our Microsoft 365 ecosystem, ensuring deep integration, optimal performance, and strict security controls
• Own and advance our modern endpoint management, utilizing Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot to achieve zero-touch deployment across all global sites
• Maintain and scale robust local networks (switching, routing, firewalls) to support high-speed data needs in engineering and manufacturing

TOGETHERNESS  —  One team. Fierce trust. Disagree – then commit.

• Support employees across engineering, manufacturing, and operations, translating their technical requirements into scalable IT solutions
• Architect the secure networking and identity infrastructure required to seamlessly connect our European facilities with our upcoming US expansion, ensuring strict isolation of sensitive aerospace data

CANDOR  —  We say the hard thing because we care. Truth drives growth.

• Proactively identify architectural bottlenecks, security gaps, and legacy inefficiencies
• Design and execute modern migration paths away from legacy setups toward automated, cloud-first infrastructure

PLAYFULNESS  —  Play with purpose. Break things. Learn fast.

• Introduce modern automation practices (Infrastructure as Code, scripting, automated provisioning) to eliminate manual IT overhead

ACCOUNTABILITY  —  Own your impact. Lead yourself. Hold the bar.

• Harden our infrastructure against advanced threats, aligning IT operations with NIS2 compliance, German VS-NfD requirements, and US governmental/defense-grade export control standards
• Design and maintain tenant architectures that support strict data sovereignty, cryptographic code-signing, and supply chain security frameworks required by aerospace partners in the EU and US
• Maintain secure identity and access management (IAM), ensuring strict privilege controls across all cloud and on-prem asset

Hard Skills & Experience — Must-Haves

• Proven Track Record: 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT Systems Engineering or Infrastructure Operations, ideally within a fast-paced tech, engineering, or manufacturing environment
• M365 & Intune Expert: Deep, proven experience architecting and managing Microsoft 365 tenants, Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, and Autopilot deployment pipelines
• Network & Multi-Site Infrastructure: Solid understanding of advanced networking (VLANs, VPNs, routing, firewalls) and experience managing IT across multiple interconnected physical sites
• Security & Compliance Mindset: Strong foundational knowledge of IT security best practices. Experience with ITAR/EAR, VS-NfD, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, BSI IT-Grundschutz, or ISO 27001 is highly valued
• Language: Fluent in English (company language); German is a strong asset for local vendor and site management

Soft Skills & Mindset

• The "Bigger Picture" Thinker: Ability to handle immediate technical fire-fighting while designing systems that scale for international growth
• Hands-on Executioner: A strong desire to stay close to the technology and build solutions yourself

Nice to Have

• Experience setting up sovereign cloud environments (e.g. Azure Germany, AWS GovCloud/Sovereign Cloud, or GCC High) with strict data-residency and "US Persons" / "EU-only" access restrictions
• Scripting/Automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) to automate routine operational tasks

• Systematically analyze production processes for scalability and robustness – then actively raise the bar.
• Own and maintain a structured, always-current list of open points across all production steps.

• Implement 5S standards at workstations and in material handling – consistently and sustainably.
• Push fixture and tooling improvements from concept through manufacturing, implementation, and verification.

• Coordinate stakeholders and engineers when scoping new machines, ensuring performance reliably meets requirements.

#LI-onsite

Own Internal Project Management: You are responsible for the entire project management of our new COPVs from initial component design and tool concept through prototype and series production, and additionally, open to managing other projects within the company. 

Develop Technical Solutions: You evaluate new product ideas from a technical perspective, assist the team with developing robust production concepts, and calculating internal manufacturing costs. 

Coordinate Execution: You manage all project activities, resources, and timelines, ensuring all technical and operational project goals are achieved successfully. 

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will work closely with our core internal teams: Part Design & FEM, Toolmaking, Materials & Processes, Production, and Quality Management. 

Documentation & Standards: You ensure comprehensive project documentation and adherence to internal standards and quality requirements throughout the development process. 

Internal Stakeholder Management: You act as the central point of contact, providing clear communication and aligning expectations across all internal departments involved in product development. 

Educational Background: A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar technical field is essential. 

Technical Expertise: You are quickly able to understand difficult technical problems and can challenge your project team on their decisions. You can guide the team to making sensible technical decisions and are comfortable with making technical decisions if needed. 

Professional Experience: You bring several years of experience in product development and technical project management, ideally within the aerospace or high-tech manufacturing sectors. 

Language Skills: Proficiency in English is needed to communicate effortlessly and precisely within the team; German is also nice to have. 

Mindset & Skills: We look for someone who is quick on the uptake, possesses strong analytical skills, and demonstrates a practical, solution-oriented approach to complex technical challenges. A high level of ownership for your tasks is a must. 

Communication & Drive: Strong communication and organizational skills, coupled with a hands-on approach to problem-solving, will complete your profile. 

Composites Expertise: Possessing in-depth knowledge of fiber composite materials and their associated manufacturing processes (e.g., winding, RTM, pressing, laminating) is nice to have.  

• Develop, optimize, and industrialize manufacturing processes for high-performance composite components

• Transfer prototypes into stable pre-series and series production

• Define, analyze, and document process parameters

• Collaborate closely with R&D, quality, and production teams

• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for improvement

• Support the build-up of scalable production structures

• Create work instructions, standards, and best practices

• material is in the right place at the right time 
• processes are clean and reliable
• production is always supplied

• Your tasks in detail and by priority: Ensure material flow: 100% on-time material provision for production, no production delays due to internal logistics, optimized storage and provision processes,  physical delivery and pickup trips.
  → High performance: Precision at speed.
• Responsible for inventory and warehouse strategy: Transparent inventory structure, avoidance of overstock and bottlenecks, working capital optimization,  physical sorting, packaging, goods receipt and dispatch
  → Accountability: Own your impact.
• Process stability and compliance: Clear documentation and traceability, compliance with quality and safety standards, structured goods receipt and shipping processes
  → Candor: Problems are made visible, not hidden.
• Establishing KPI transparency: Guaranteeing on-time delivery internally >98%, measurably increasing inventory turnover, minimizing error rates in goods receipt
• Increasing structure & efficiency: Layout optimization, identifying process automation, using ERP/WMS cleanly and disciplinedly
  → Relentless execution.
• Prepare logistics for growth: Scalable warehouse strategy, preparation for production ramp-up, supplier & transport partner optimization.
  → Play with purpose. Learn fast.

• Lead & shape the workshop: Take responsibility for processes, order, and safety in our workshop (Accountability, High Performance)

• Work hands-on: Support setups, handle tools and machines yourself, and show the team how it’s done. (Accountability)

• Organization & standards: Manage tools, workstations, and materials, including consumables and PPE (selection, ordering, inventory). (Accountability, High Performance)

• Guide & role model: Train colleagues, share practical tips, and ensure correct use of machines and equipment. (Candor)

• Safety & cleanliness: Ensure guidelines are followed and every workstation is always ready for action. (High Performance)

ROLE CLARITY
 
This role:
 
Has no disciplinary responsibility
Has no formal leadership responsibility
Does not manage people
Owns the workshop as a system through execution
 
You lead through structure, not hierarchy.