Job Description

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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

The What:

At Blackwave GmbH, we develop high-performance Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs) for aerospace and next-generation mobility applications—combining lightweight design with maximum structural safety.

The Why:

Our COPVs enable safer, more efficient, and more sustainable systems. Every structural optimization directly contributes to technologies where performance and reliability truly matter.

Perform

s

tructural and strength analyses

for mechanical components and assemblies Support

static, dynamic, and thermal calculations

Create, execute, and evaluate

FEA / CAE simulations

Interpret simulation results and derive

design optimization

recommendations Contribute to the

design, verification, and validation

of structural components Collaborate closely with

design, development, and testing teams

Assist in defining and evaluating

load cases, boundary conditions, and material properties

Prepare technical documentation and

analysis reports

Actively contribute to engineering projects with a strong

hands-on mindset

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YOUR PROFILE

Entry level: No prior full-time professional experience required Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering (with strong technical focus)

or a

comparable technical field

Relevant hands-on experience

gained through

working student positions, internships, or comparable technical university projects

(e.g. Formula Student, WARR)

is mandatory

Experience in

finite element modeling and simulation

of

composite and metallic structures

Solid understanding of

structural mechanics fundamentals

(e.g. strength, stiffness, load paths) Knowledge of

composite and metallic material behavior

Ability to

interpret simulation results

and apply sound

engineering judgment

Experience in

technical documentation

and clear

engineering communication

Experience with

programming or automation for analysis

(e.g. Python, scripting, parametric workflows) is beneficial

Business fluent English skills

(C-Level), German skills beneficial
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WHAT WE OFFER

Personal responsibility & creative freedom:

You actively contribute to the further development of our production technologies.

Flexible working hours & mobile working:

Work-life balance is not an empty promise with us (up to two days per week)

Start-up spirit meets aerospace:

flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and room for innovation.

Individual benefits:

Choose between the Deutschland Ticket, Egym-Wellpass or a tax-free benefit with the Give Card (50€ net each month).

Fresh food every day:

Shared lunch break with healthy, varied dishes.

Alpine view included:

Our roof terrace invites you to relax after work.

Further development guaranteed:

You will grow both professionally and personally through exciting projects and exchanges with experts.

We live and breathe team culture:

whether it's a tech talk, team event or after-work - we celebrate successes together.
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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!