Development Engineer (m/f/d) – composite and metal technologies for advanced COPV Technologies - Aerospace

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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

YOUR PROFILE

• 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 

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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.