Flight Safety & System Safety Engineer (m/f/d)
POLARIS SpaceplanesBremen, Bremen, Germany
Posted February 18, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
POLARIS Spaceplanes, a German aerospace startup, is engineering a reusable space launch and hypersonic transport system that merges aircraft and rocket launcher technologies into a single, versatile spaceplane. Its portfolio includes hypersonic drones, suborbital drones, and an aerospike engine, all aimed at delivering routine, affordable, and safe access to space. By integrating hypersonic flight with a reusable launch platform, POLARIS offers a cost-effective, high-performance solution that differentiates it from traditional single-use launch providers. The company’s focus on modular, multi-purpose vehicles positions it as a key enabler for the next generation of commercial spaceflight and hypersonic travel.
Job Description
POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH is looking for a Flight Safety & System Safety Engineer to join their team in Bremen, Germany. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field and experience with safety assessment processes and system architecture. The company offers a permanent employment contract, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative transportation systems.
Requirements
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related technical field
- Solid experience with safety assessment processes according to ARP4754B, ARP4761, DO-178C and others
- Proven experience in FHA, FMEA, FTA, PSSA / SSA
- Good understanding of system architecture and systems engineering, aircraft safety and safety requirement formulation
- Desirable experience with spacecraft safety standards (ECSS or others)
- Experience with advanced or novel aerospace systems (hypersonic, autonomous, unmanned vehicles)
- Strong analytical and structured workstyle
- Ability to communicate safety concepts to a multidisciplinary, cross-functional team
- High level of attention to detail
- Experience in communication with aircraft / spacecraft certification authorities (EASA...)
Benefits
- Long-term prospects with a permanent employment contract
- Being part of an international, highly motivated team
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
- Flexible working hours
- Use of our company fitness program with EGYM Wellpass