Test Engineer - Space Hardware (m/f/d) at Blackwave GmbH

Taufkirchen, Bavaria, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hardware Testing, Test Bench Design, Data Acquisition (DAQ), Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Data Evaluation, Python, MATLAB, Composite Materials, Pressure Vessel Testing, LabVIEW, ECSS Standards, Measurement Uncertainty Analysis, Experimental Engineering

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES THE WHY To end COPV failure in spaceflight. Every composite pressure vessel that flies is proven on a test bench first. Testing is where design assumptions meet physical reality — burst, proof, cycle, and environmental campaigns generate the data that lets our customers trust their hardware in orbit. This role owns that proof. THE WHAT You develop and operate the test infrastructure for our aerospace components — from test method and test bench design to campaign execution, data evaluation, and traceable reporting. You bring a fresh engineering perspective to new projects and strengthen our validation capabilities with every campaign. You ensure: every test campaign delivers reliable, reproducible data on schedule test benches and methods evolve with our products — not behind them results are documented so clearly that anyone can trace a data point back to its source You don't run tests. You deliver proof. Important note: This role covers hardware testing and quality assurance of our COPVs and carbon structures. We are not hiring for Software QA / software testing positions. Your tasks in detail and by priority: Provide test infrastructure: Develop, build, and technically provision test methods and test benches — mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic setups with sensor and DAQ integration — to support product validation and qualification. → High Performance: Precision at speed. Test-ready when the hardware is. Plan and execute test campaigns: Conceptualize, prepare, and run structured test campaigns (e.g. proof, burst, pressure cycling, environmental) in alignment with project and customer requirements. You own the campaign end-to-end. → Accountability: Your bench, your campaign, your data. Evaluate measurement data and report with precision: Analyze measurement results, assess accuracy and reliability, and prepare comprehensive test reports with full traceability. The data says what it says — you report it straight. → Candor: Honest data. Clear reports. No spin. Drive engineering solutions: Approach testing challenges with curiosity and initiative — new fixtures, smarter instrumentation, better methods. Testing is applied problem-solving, and you treat it that way. → Playfulness: Experiment on the bench, not in production. Collaborate on-site: Work hands-on with design, manufacturing, and quality teams in Taufkirchen to close the loop between test results and product improvement. → Togetherness: Test data only matters if the whole team can act on it. YOUR PROFILE Degree: Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field. Experience: First professional experience (internships, thesis, or 1–3 years) in hardware testing, test bench development, or an experimental engineering environment. Hands-on hard skills: Solid grasp of test methodologies and experimental setup; practical experience with sensors, data acquisition (DAQ), and mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic test rigs. You're comfortable in the lab, not just at the desk. Data competence: You can evaluate measurement data critically — accuracy, uncertainty, plausibility — and turn it into a clear, traceable report. Python or MATLAB for data analysis is a plus. Ownership: You take charge of technical topics and drive them forward in a structured way without waiting to be told. Mindset: Curious, motivated, hands-on, with a strong willingness to learn in a fast-moving engineering environment. On-site presence: This is a hands-on lab and test bench role — on-site in Taufkirchen. Languages: Fluent English required. German is a plus for on-site collaboration. Nice to have: Experience with composites or pressure vessel testing, LabVIEW, aerospace test standards (e.g. ECSS), or measurement uncertainty analysis. WHAT WE OFFER High level of autonomy & real impact: Be part of shaping our high-tech testing and production landscape Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card Healthy & social lunch culture: Enjoy fresh meals during shared lunch breaks Stunning views: Wind down on our rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of the Alps in Taufkirchen or enjoy our indoor garden in Garching-Hochbrück Growth opportunities: Work on exciting projects and learn from inspiring people We live our team culture: From tech talks to team events and after-work gatherings – we celebrate success together About us Blackwave GmbH is a dynamic and leading aerospace company. We specialize in pushing boundaries through the development and production of high-performance, off-the-shelf pressure vessels and complex carbon structures. Our off-the-shelf COPV approach reflects our forward-thinking mindset and our relentless pursuit of innovation. Join us on this journey to the stars in our innovative work setting where team spirit, enthusiasm, and growth opportunities thrive. Send us your CV and apply directly via our website today!

Responsibilities

Develop and operate test infrastructure for aerospace components, including the design of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic test benches. Plan and execute structured test campaigns and provide precise, traceable data reports to validate hardware performance.