As the U.S. team lead for In-Space Manufacturing (ISM), you will drive the next frontier of space manufacturing design and production techniques. From concept ideation to hands-on prototyping, ground testing, and in-orbit demonstration, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of space structures and hardware.
This role collaborates closely with Dcubed’s Munich-based ISM teams while focusing on expanding ISM products for the U.S. market. If you’re passionate about building breakthrough technologies and leading cutting-edge projects from design to spaceflight, this is your chance to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of US-based in-space manufacturing (ISM) technologies
• Provide team leadership to a multidisciplinary technical team to design, build, test and fly ISM products and printer technologies
• Utilize your experience in structures and mechanisms, mechatronics composites, and/or polymer extrusion to directly develop new designs as both an individual contributor and technical manager
• Support solar array, antenna, and mission development teams by collaborating on interface and performance requirements and their subsequent verification
• Manage interfaces between subsystems
• Maintain technical budgets for the system
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in stakeholders' meetings

If you are seeking an exciting new challenge in a growth-oriented role, apply today by providing your CV and if you like, your cover letter and examples of your work.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $115,000 – $160,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
• Competitive health insurance (medical, vision, dental)
• Flexible PTO and sick leave
• Generous parental leave
• Hybrid work flexibility when applicable
• Opportunities to grow with a rapidly scaling aerospace company

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dcubed is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.

At-Will Disclaimer
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and Dcubed reserves the right to modify duties or responsibilities at its discretion. Employment is at-will.

Dcubed is a fast-growing NewSpace company headquartered in Germering/Munich which accelerates space exploration through durable and affordable space hardware. Our easy-to-use and readily available space mechanisms and subsystems (solar arrays, deployable structures) have flown over a dozen times to space and are used by many of the leading space companies in the world.
We are an inclusive workplace where all are welcome (f,m,x) and we offer a comprehensive benefits package.