Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
About the role The future of space will be powered by larger, more capable, and more ambitious spacecraft. Building them requires technologies that do not yet exist today. As Senior Mechanical Engineer - Solar Arrays (f/…
Skills: Mechanical design, Structural analysis, Space hardware development, CAD, SolidWorks
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
About the role In space, there are no second chances. As Mechanisms Engineer – Solar Arrays (f/m/d), you will be responsible for the deployment systems at the heart of dcubed's solar arrays. You will design, prototype, t…
Skills: Mechanism Design, Aerospace Engineering, CAD, SolidWorks, FEM
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
About the role Space missions are built on trust. Trust that every part is inspected, every requirement is met, every deviation is understood, and every piece of flight hardware performs as intended. As Product Assurance…
Skills: Product Assurance, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001, AS9100, Non-conformance Management
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
About the role Great products are built by great processes. As Process Engineer - Solar Arrays (f/m/d), you will help mature and scale the manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test processes behind Dcubed's Solar Ar…
Skills: Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialization, Lean Manufacturing, 5S
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
About the role Behind every flight-ready solar array is a production line that never stops improving. As Senior Automation Technician - Solar Arrays (f/m/d), you will be at the heart of our manufacturing operations, buil…
Skills: Industrial Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, PLC Programming
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
Position purpose At Dcubed, we're redefining the future of space exploration with advanced mechanisms and deployable systems that power missions beyond Earth. As an R&D Engineer - Actuators (f/m/d), you'll work at the he…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace engineering, Tribology, GD&T
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
Position purpose The Head of Quality - Actuators (f/m/d) is the operational quality leader for hardware execution. The role is accountable for product quality, supplier quality, incoming inspection, testing quality, non-…
Skills: Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Management, Aerospace Standards, EN9100, AS9100
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
About the role At Dcubed, customer success means delivering flight hardware that performs exactly as promised, exactly when it is needed. As Technical Project Manager – Solar Arrays, you will be the operational owner of …
Skills: Technical Project Management, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Aerospace Engineering, Project Planning
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
About the role At Dcubed, we're building the next generation of deployable solar arrays that will power some of the most ambitious space missions of the coming decade, from commercial satellites in Low Earth Orbit to lun…
Skills: Production Management, AIT Activities, Manufacturing Operations, Aerospace Engineering, Production Planning
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
The Shopfloor Supervisor – Actuators (f/m/d) leads the day-to-day production floor for actuator assembly, manufacturing and test. The role ensures that production runs safely, on schedule and to the required aerospace qu…
Skills: Team Leadership, Production Planning, Actuator Assembly, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Control
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
The Maintenance & Facility Manager (f/m/d) is responsible for keeping production equipment, test rigs and the Germering site running safely and reliably. The role ensures that machinery is maintained and calibrated, the …
Skills: Maintenance management, Facility management, Preventive maintenance, Corrective maintenance, Calibration
Denver, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
$45k–$70k/yr
Permanent employee, part-time to full-time in Johnstown, Colorado Hybrid/onsite, with schedule flexibility based on business needs Schedule: Approximately 20–40 hours per week Role Overview The Logistics Accountant suppo…
Skills: Accounting principles, Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Account reconciliation, ERP systems
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
Position purpose The Supplier Quality Engineer - Actuators (f/m/d) is responsible for supplier quality assurance across the external supply chain. The role ensures that suppliers, purchased parts, supplier documentation,…
Skills: Supplier Quality Assurance, Audit Management, Aerospace Quality Standards, EN 9100, FAI Principles
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid
Position purpose The Industrial Engineer - Actuators (f/m/d) owns the manufacturing realization system for Dcubed products from development through SOP, ramp-up and continuous improvement. The role is accountable for man…
Skills: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Planning, DFM, DFA
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
This is why you are going to love this role As part of the highly skilled manufacturing team, you will build the future of reusable, high performance and reliable actuators. Your precise and detail orientated working sty…
Skills: Mechanical Assembly, Functional Testing, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Hand Tools, Measuring Equipment
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
About the role: As our Manufacturing / AIT Technician (f/m/d), you will be at the forefront of manufacturing, integrating, and testing advanced space hardware. This role is very hands-on, as you will be building up our g…
Skills: Mechanical Assembly, Precision Tooling, Lathe Operation, Milling Machine Operation, Metalworking
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
About the role: As our Manufacturing / AIT Technician (f/m/d), you will be at the forefront of manufacturing, integrating, and testing advanced space hardware. This role is very hands-on, as you will be building up our g…
Skills: Mechanical Assembly, Precision Tooling, Lathe Operation, Milling Machine Operation, Metalworking
Germering, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
About the role: As our Senior Thermal Engineer (f/m/d), you will contribute to all thermal engineering efforts at Dcubed. As our sole Thermal Engineer, you’ll be acting as the primary point of contact for thermal design,…
Skills: Thermal Analysis, Thermal Design, Spacecraft Thermal Control, Thermal Modeling, ECSS Standards
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You will design, analyze, and develop advanced space structures and deployment systems for high-power space platforms. This involves managing the full product lifecycle from concept through prototyping, testing, and flight qualification.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in CAD, structural analysis software, and hands-on manufacturing techniques is required.
About the role
The future of space will be powered by larger, more capable, and more ambitious spacecraft. Building them requires technologies that do not yet exist today.
As Senior Mechanical Engineer - Solar Arrays (f/m/d), you will work at the forefront of our R&D activities, developing the structures, mechanisms, and deployment systems that will enable the next generation of high-power space platforms. You will turn new concepts into reality through design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and rapid iteration, helping mature breakthrough technologies from early research to flight-qualified products.
Working in a hands-on and fast-paced environment, you will contribute directly to both technology development and customer missions, solving complex engineering challenges and validating new ideas through hardware. If you are motivated by creating things that have never been built before and want to see your work evolve from a sketch on a whiteboard to hardware operating in space, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and develop advanced space structures, deployable systems, and mechanical subsystems.
Perform engineering trade studies and contribute to the definition of structural and mechanical architectures for new products and technologies.
Create CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Perform structural and mechanical analyses using analytical methods and FEM tools to verify performance and compliance.
Design, manufacture, assemble, and test breadboards, prototypes, engineering models, flight hardware, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Define and execute development and qualification test campaigns, including vibration, shock, deployment and thermal.
Analyze test results, investigate anomalies, and implement design improvements.
Coordinate manufacturing activities with internal teams and external suppliers, applying Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) principles.
Support rapid prototyping, hands-on experimentation, and continuous improvement of products and engineering methodologies.
Contribute to technical reviews and multidisciplinary engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Candidate requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, or space hardware development.
Proven experience developing complex mechanical systems from concept through testing, qualification, and production.
Strong expertise in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and structural analysis software (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or equivalent).
Excellent understanding of structural mechanics, materials, composites, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and engineering drawing generation.
Experience designing and executing qualification and verification campaigns for aerospace or high-performance hardware.
Hands-on experience with manufacturing and prototyping of metal and plastic components using additive manufacturing, CNC machining, milling, turning, laser cutting, and other fabrication techniques.
Strong understanding of manufacturing constraints, tolerancing, material selection, and process capabilities, with the ability to rapidly transition designs from concept to physical hardware.
Experience building and testing prototypes, breadboards, engineering models, and development hardware.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex and ambiguous engineering challenges.
Hands-on mentality with a passion for building, testing, and improving hardware.
Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatism and execution speed.
Comfortable operating under pressure while managing multiple technical activities and competing priorities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary environments.
Fluent in English.
Eligible to work in Germany.
Nice to have requirements
Familiarity with Python and engineering data analysis is desirable.
Experience with deployable structures, space mechanisms, solar arrays, antenna systems, or other lightweight aerospace structures is highly desirable.
Familiarity with ECSS, ESA, NASA, or equivalent aerospace development and qualification standards is highly desirable.
Appreciation for craftsmanship and creativity in industrial/mechanical applications
Experience with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Coding in Python
You're likely someone who enjoys designing things on your own time, including 3D printing, welding, grinding, and machining.
DO BIG THINGS IN SPACE
At Dcubed, we enable the future of space missions with high-performance, flight-proven release mechanisms and deployable structures. From cutting-edge Release Actuators to scalable Deployable Solar Arrays and innovative Deployable Antennas, our technologies are designed for user friendliness, availability, and reliability — whether for smallsats in LEO or large missions to Moon, Mars and beyond. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, with a presence in Denver, Colorado, Dcubed serves a global space industry with off-the-shelf and customizable hardware that accelerates mission timelines and reduces cost and risk. With a proven track record across multiple space missions, we are at the forefront of In-Space Manufacturing and are proud to push the boundaries of what's possible with lightweight, compact, and efficient deployable systems. We work closely with satellite integrators, subsystem builders, space agencies, primes, and emerging players across the globe — building the enabling technologies that will power the next generation of commercial and exploration missions. 🚀 Flight heritage across commercial and institutional missions 🔩 Products: Release Mechanisms, Solar Arrays, Antennas 🛰 Applications: Earth Observation, Satcom, Science, and Exploration Dcubed: Deploy. Enable. Scale.
Offices: Burgweg 6, Germering, Bavaria 82110, DE · 1123 Auraria Pkwy, 110 A, Denver, Colorado 80204, US
DO BIG THINGS IN SPACE
At Dcubed, we enable the future of space missions with high-performance, flight-proven release mechanisms and deployable structures. From cutting-edge Release Actuators to scalable Deployable Solar Arrays and innovative Deployable Antennas, our technologies are designed for user friendliness, availability, and reliability — whether for smallsats in LEO or large missions to Moon, Mars and beyond. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, with a presence in Denver, Colorado, Dcubed serves a global space industry with off-the-shelf and customizable hardware that accelerates mission timelines and reduces cost and risk. With a proven track record across multiple space missions, we are at the forefront of In-Space Manufacturing and are proud to push the boundaries of what's possible with lightweight, compact, and efficient deployable systems. We work closely with satellite integrators, subsystem builders, space agencies, primes, and emerging players across the globe — building the enabling technologies that will power the next generation of commercial and exploration missions. 🚀 Flight heritage across commercial and institutional missions 🔩 Products: Release Mechanisms, Solar Arrays, Antennas 🛰 Applications: Earth Observation, Satcom, Science, and Exploration Dcubed: Deploy. Enable. Scale.
Offices: Burgweg 6, Germering, Bavaria 82110, DE · 1123 Auraria Pkwy, 110 A, Denver, Colorado 80204, US
