Materials Processing Engineer (m/f/x)

Your way into the future

Join us as  Materials Processing Engineer (m/f/x)  and work with us on changing the future!

What awaits you at Mynaric

• The selected candidate will be responsible for analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their related application processes for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems in accordance with relevant standards (e.g., ECSS, NASA, MIL-STD) .
• The candidate will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions.
• The candidate will work in a team environment with other engineering organization performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and production plans.
• Develop and qualify manufacturing processes such as bonding, welding, surface treatments, and thermal protection systems for space-grade components.
• Investigate material-related failures and anomalies. Recommend corrective actions and process improvements.

What you bring with you

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Familiar with electronics PCBA, metallics, plating, adhesive materials and finishing materials. Has experience with fabrication, assembly, and repair processes for assembly of LEO and MEO spacecraft.
• Experienced with EU and NASA material qualification processes for outgassing in accordance with the ASTM E595 outgassing specification.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with working on projects related to Low/Mid Earth orbit space vehicle applications 
• Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports
• Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, and Material Science
• Experience with material Obsolescence issues and qualifying materials
• Experience with low outgassing materials
• Experience in contamination control and cleanroom practices

What we offer you

Have you always wanted to send your work to the sky or even space? Then you are exactly the right fit for us! Lift up and work with inspiring colleagues from all over the world as you embark on an incredible journey with Mynaric to work on unique and challenging projects and make a real contribution to the future of connectivity.


We offer you permanent employment, varied areas of responsibility, and attractive employee benefits. Mynaric is absolutely committed to being an equal opportunity employer so we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.


So if this sounds like the kind of place where you would like to work then apply today and be part of the company that is changing the world!

About us

Mynaric produces optical fiber for the skies and, as a pioneer in laser communications, enables extremely fast and secure wireless data transmission between satellites, drones and the ground. The products are used by well-known international technology companies to build global communication networks. The emerging Internet over the clouds will connect the previously disconnected 3 billion people, bring the Internet of Things to the remotest corners of the earth and make international communication more secure than ever.