Orbital Welding Technician (m/f/d)

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Isar Aerospace is hiring an Orbital Welding Technician (m/f/d) for a full-time onsite role in Ottobrunn, Bavaria. You will operate, program and inspect orbital welding processes for aerospace components, prepare parts, read technical drawings, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality. A technical or vocational education in manufacturing or welding with 3-5 years of experience is required; basic welding skills with orbital welding experience a plus. English fluency is essential, German a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to show welding programs, prototype experience, reading drawings and teamwork, and highlight aerospace exposure and any robotics or automation experience, plus your fit for Isar's space mission.

Mission Brief 

Join Isar Aerospace and play key role in building next-generation launch vehicles. As an Orbital Welding Technician, you will support prototype and series production by operating, programming and inspecting orbital welding processes for critical aerospace components, ensuring the highest quality and safety standards. 

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Operate orbital welding machines in prototype and production environments
• Create, adapt and optimize welding programs
• Prepare and inspect parts prior to welding
• Inspect weld seams after welding and document results
• Read and understand technical drawings and specifications
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Support continuous improvement of welding processes
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Qualification Checklist 

• Technical/vocational education in manufacturing, welding or a related field
• 3 -5 years experience in a technical or industrial environment
• Basic welding skills (orbital welding experience is an advantage)
• Experience or strong interest in prototype manufacturing
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Basic computer skills for program handling and documentation
• Careful, structured and quality-focused working style
• Team-oriented with good communication skills
• Fluent English language skills, german language skills are a plus

Bonus Skills

• Experience with robotic programming or automated welding systems
• Previous aerospace or high-reliability industry experience

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