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REFA Engineer(Industrial Engineering)

Rheinmetall AG Reference number: 15939-BB-633835-7878-3203-S
  • Full job title: Rocket Motor Engineer (m/f/d)
  • Working hours: Full-time work
  • Workplace: Unterlüß (Lower Saxony)
  • Company size: Between 501 and 5.000
  • Type of job offer: Salaried employment
  • Type of employment contract: Open-ended
  • Online since: May 22, 2026

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Develop the know-how and capability to design and develop future rocket programs including mechanical design, casting process tooling, igniter design, insulation application, nozzle mechanical and material design, warhead design, etc.

  • Development of solid rocket motors, their components and tooling

  • Creation of 3D CAD models and design drawings

  • Develop the required technical documentation for manufacturing and testing

  • Perform investigations and technical data analysis

  • Support the industrialization incl. optimization of production processes

  • Support rocket manufacture projects with manufacturing technology to be transferred from external technology providers

  • Coordination with internal and external stakeholders

  • Documentation and presentation of work results

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, post-graduate engineering qualification is preferred

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the development process of ammunition or sub-systems for rockets and missiles

  • Understanding of the functions and technology of rocket motors, warheads and safety and arming devices is preferred

  • Good knowledge of mechanical engineering in the areas of design, mechanics, manufacturing technology, tooling design and materials science

  • An advanced level of computer literacy is essential, i.e. design (e.g. Siemens NX; Team Center) and data analysis software

  • The role calls for a focused, safety conscious individual with a high degree of attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in an explosive environment

  • Good reading, writing and communication skills in English is essential, the ability to communicate in German will be an advantage

  • Employee profit-sharing

  • Attractive compensation

  • Flexible working models and mobile working

  • Company pension scheme

  • Fitness and health offers

  • Bike leasing

  • Corporate benefits platform

  • Deutschland-Ticket as a job ticket

  • Individual and diverse development opportunities

  • Professional onboarding process


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