Test Engineer for Rocket Engine Test Stand (Systems & Component Design) (m/f/d)
POLARIS SpaceplanesBremen, Bremen, Germany
Posted January 15, 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 Test Engineer for Rocket Engine Test Stand (Systems & Component Design) to design and develop test stands for rocket engines and subsystems, with a permanent employment contract and a team of international, highly motivated employees.
Requirements
- Degree in Space Engineering, Aerospace Engineering (M.Sc.) or similar
- Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience
- Experience with rocket engines, test stands, high-pressure systems or cryogenic fluid systems
- Safety-conscious mindset and the ability to work under pressure during live tests
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team
- Proactive thinking, high level of motivation, flexibility, and team-working skills
- Proficiency in both German and English
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
- The opportunity to contribute your ideas and actively shape the company