(Junior) Process Plant Engineer (m/f/d)

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Isar Aerospace is hiring a (Junior) Process Plant Engineer in Ottobrunn to join the Ground Fluid Systems Team, supporting the design, procurement and testing of ground infrastructure for propulsion and launch operations. You’ll help with project coordination, subcontractor management, on-site construction and commissioning, and maintain project documentation while reviewing 2D/3D piping models, BOMs and P&IDs and applying heat transfer and fluid dynamics knowledge to facility design. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor or master in mechanical, process or chemical engineering or equivalent training, 0–2 years in a project driven environment, fluent English, and proficiency with common 2D/3D software. To apply, tailor your CV to show relevant project work, on-site exposure, organization and communication, highlight willingness to travel and, if possible, German language skills, and include concrete examples of past drawings or procurement support.

Mission Brief 

You will join the Ground Fluid Systems Team which is part of the Ground Systems Department and acts as an internal engineering service provider to other development departments in the company to design and procure ground infrastructure. The goal of safe, reliable and rapid testing and space launch operations can only be achieved with support from a wide range of rigorously designed, developed and built ground infrastructure. This includes ground equipment, such as test stands for research & development, qualification and acceptance testing of propulsion systems and rocket stages, as well as entire launchpads. Close cooperation with other departments such as Propulsion Technology and Launch Vehicle teams is necessary since their requirements dictate the design of the ground support equipment. As a Junior Process Plant Engineer, you play a critical supporting role during the development and implementation phases of such facilities.

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Support the construction and project management as well as the entire engineering/project team in day-to-day business and organizational matters
• Support in subcontractor management
• Travel to construction and test sites for supportive on-site tasks during construction and/or commissioning
• Create and maintain various documents; maintenance of project documentation e.g. project schedules, Minutes of Meetings, Agendas, technical standards etc.
• Check 3D piping models, isometrics, BOMs/MTOs, P&IDs, technical manufacturing and assembly drawings
• Utilise knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering to tackle issues in facility design
• Potentially design smaller 3D piping models or small test facilities, regarding preliminary layout and/or detailed drawings
• Support in hardware procurement matters
• Independently coordinate, prepare and follow-up on appointments

Qualification Checklist 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, process, chemical engineering (or equivalent) (OR) Technical training education (Staatlich geprüfte/r Techniker/-in) (OR) Completed apprenticeship (Ausbildung) with a few years of work experience in the oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical industry or similar
• 0 to 2 years (more if not junior) of experience in the field of mechanical/chemical/process/plant engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of working in a project driven environment
• Knowledge and/or first experience of industry standards and technical regulations which are common in plant engineering
• Experience in usage of common 2D & 3D planning software (e.g. Autodesk products, AVEVA, or similar)
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering 
• Adjusting self-sufficiently and quickly to a changing work environment
• Highly organised, effective team player with high attention to detail
• Communicating actively and openly in a constructive manner  
• English, fluent

Bonus Skills

• Experience in international in industrial plant projects
• Hands-on experience on construction sites / in the field of plant engineering, e.g. assembly of piping systems 
• German skills

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team        

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com