R&D Technician – Laser Welding (all genders)
Taufkirchen - Germany
Job Summary
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
To end COPV failure in spaceflight. Every reliable production process starts in development. We need someone who builds tests improves and documents our laser welding processes before they reach production.
THE WHAT
You support the development of laser welding processes from prototype to production. You build and optimize fixtures perform parameter studies document results and help turn new ideas into stable manufacturing processes.
You ensure:
- Welding development runs smoothly with complete documentation.
- Fixtures and tooling enable stable repeatable processes.
- Development projects move forward quickly without compromising quality.
YOUR MISSION
Support laser welding development:Build and optimize fixtures support parameter studies and help qualify new manufacturing processes.
High Performance: Precision that accelerates development.
Own documentation:Create work instructions document development results and ensure processes are reproducible.
Accountability:Great products start with great documentation.
Improve processes:Identifyweaknessesoptimizetooling andcontributeideas that increase development speed and reliability.
Playfulness:Challenge todays solution to buildtomorrows.
Develop new products:Support the development of new liner-related products from concept to implementation.
Togetherness: Great engineering happens as one team.
Work safely:Follow safety standards and raise issues before they become problems.
Candor: Speak up early. Solve problems together.
YOUR PROFILE
- Technical education as a Development Technician Metal Technician Mechanical Technician or a comparable qualification.
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to buildmodify and improve technical solutions.
- Precise structured and able to work efficiently.
- Experience documenting technical work using Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Motivated proactive and eager to improve processes.
- English (B1 minimum); German is an advantage.
- Full-time 100% on-site inTaufkirchen.
- Welding or laser welding experience.
- Metalworking or fabrication experience.
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
- Experience in prototype development or manufacturing environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
High level of autonomy & real impact: Be part of shaping our high-tech production landscape
Flexible working hours & remote work options based on mutual agreement
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
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 designs manufactures and ships flight-qualified commercial off-the-shelf composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) for launch vehicles and satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Munich Germany the company delivers COPVs from a standardized portfolio with flight heritage. The approach reduces lead time from months to days while ensuring that each tank is qualified and flight-ready. Blackwaves mission is to end COPV failure in spaceflight. The company employs more than 150 people across manufacturing facilities in Germany and Texas.
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