💼 About This Role

You'll define and mature the CONOPS for post-flight recovery, refurbishment, and return-to-flight of reusable launch vehicle elements. You'll enable safe, repeatable, and cost-efficient reuse by embedding recovery considerations into vehicle design and ground operations. This role directly impacts the operability and cost efficiency of a cutting-edge aerospace program.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Define and evolve recovery CONOPS from landing through return-to-flight
• Evaluate launch sites and landing zones for recovery feasibility
• Specify recovery ground support equipment like cranes and transport frames
• Define refurbishment processes including inspection and turnaround timelines

📋 Requirements

• Engineering degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related field
• 5–10+ years in launch vehicle or recovery programs
• Proven knowledge of transport and handling of large aerospace hardware
• Direct involvement in designing end-to-end CONOPS for recovery and refurbishment

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with aircraft or launch vehicle refurbishment
• Familiarity with operational cost models
• German language skills

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💻 Employee Participation Program through virtual company shares
• 🏖️ 30 days of vacation
• 🏥 Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution
• 🍽️ Subsidised lunch daily
• 🚆 Public transport ticket fully financed

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter phone screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical interview· 60 min
3. 3On-site panel· 90 min