YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
The What: At Blackwave GmbH, we develop and manufacture high-performance carbon fiber components for airplanes, rockets, and satellites — pushing the limits of lightweight design and precision manufacturing. Our mission: To end COPV failure in spaceflight. The benchmark for performance, reliability and cost efficiency.
The Why: Because quality is the foundation of innovation. Every component we deliver must perform flawlessly under extreme conditions — in the air, in orbit, and beyond. As part of our Quality team, you ensure that our processes meet the highest standards, enabling us to turn cutting-edge ideas into flight-ready solutions.
Important Note: This role is focused on Quality Assurance of our hardware (COPVs). We are not currently hiring for Software Quality Assurance positions
- You will carry out precise quality checks and measurements on incoming goods, during ongoing production and on finished products.
- You evaluate and approve components and products and ensure that only impeccable quality is delivered to our customers.
- You will create traceable quality and test documentation and ensure its completeness and conformity – especially with regard to audits and customer requirements.
- In close cooperation with production, development and quality, you will be involved in the processing of quality deviations and support the implementation of improvement measures.
YOUR PROFILE
- Ideal for career changers: Any prior education or experience in quality assurance or technical trades is welcomed but not necessary. If you have a natural curiosity for how things work and a commitment to precision, we offer a supportive environment where your aptitude for quality is prioritized over your previous industry.
- Hands-On Mentality: We are happy to consider applicants from all backgrounds with a "hands-on" mentality and an interest in quality standards.
- Analytical Thinking: You have problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Working Style & Mindset: You work independently, think in solutions, and enjoy deriving insights from quality data.
- Language skills: Very good written and spoken English, German is nice to have for onsite collaboration, but not necessary.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Personal responsibility & creative freedom: You actively contribute to the further development of our production technologies.
- Flexible working hours & mobile working: Work-life balance is not an empty promise with us.
- Start-up spirit meets aerospace: flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and room for innovation.
- Individual benefits: Choose between a Germany ticket, Egym-Wellpass or a tax-free benefit in kind with the Give Card.
- Fresh food every day: Shared lunch break with healthy, varied dishes.
- Alpine view included: Our roof terrace invites you to relax after work.
- Further development guaranteed: You will grow both professionally and personally through exciting projects and exchanges with experts.
- We live and breathe team culture: whether it's a tech talk, team event or after-work - we celebrate successes together.
About us
Blackwave GmbH is a dynamic and leading aerospace company. We specialize in pushing boundaries through the development and production of high-performance, off-the-shelf pressure vessels and complex carbon structures. Our off-the-shelf COPV approach reflects our forward-thinking mindset and our relentless pursuit of innovation. Join us on this journey to the stars in our innovative work setting where team spirit, enthusiasm, and growth opportunities thrive. Send us your CV and apply directly via our website today!