About Blackwave
Blackwave designs, manufactures and ships flight-qualified, commercial off-the-shelf composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) for launch vehicles and satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company delivers COPVs from a standardized portfolio with flight heritage. The approach reduces lead time from months to days while ensuring that each tank is qualified and flight-ready. Blackwave's mission is to end COPV failure in spaceflight. The company employs more than 150 people across manufacturing facilities in Germany and Texas.
More information at Blackwave.com and the procurement platform COPV.com.
Our Drive
At Blackwave, our culture is our operating system. It is the code encrypted into our DNA. Joining Blackwave means committing to a clear mission, one that demands excellence, precision, and focus.
We build a High Performance environment, empowering people to own their growth and truly flourish. Self-enablement isn’t a perk, it’s our responsibility. Together as a team we hold each other and push boundaries.
Job Opportunities
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Towpreg Manufacturing Lead
Manufacturing · San Antonio TX
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Cleaning Laboratory Technologist
Production Engineering · San Antonio TX
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Operations & Admin Coordinator
Lockhart, TX, San Antonio TX
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Production Operator – Advanced Composite Materials
San Antonio TX
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Winding and Curing Operator
San Antonio TX
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Testing Operator
Testing · San Antonio TX
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Lead Supply Chain
Logistics and supply chain · San Antonio TX
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Testing Engineer (Aerospace, Hardware)
Lockhart, TX, San Antonio TX
Our Values / The Code
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High Performance
Relentless execution. Precision at speed. We play to win and thrive under pressure
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Togetherness
One team. Fierce trust. Disagree – then commit. We move as one, think with many minds and feel with many hearts.
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Candor
We say the hard thing because we care. Truth drives growth. Challenge with kindness and receive openly.
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Playfulness
Play with purpose. Break things. Learn fast. Curiosity and bold experiments keep us ahead.
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Accountability
Own your impact. Lead yourself. Hold the bar. No blame. No ego. Clarity is kindness.
Our Perks & Benefits
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Parental leave
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Paid time off
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Medical insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
Our Hiring Process
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Application
- Find your position
Choose a position above or reach out if none fit – we’re always looking for motivated talent!
- Your application
Upload your application (required: CV; optional: cover letter, references) via our career site
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Interviews
- Online interview with our recruiting team
Join us for an online interview to discuss your qualifications, goals, and potential fit with our team. The aim of this step is to identify your key competencies.
- On-Site interview
Meet us in person for an on-site interview to explore your skills, ambitions, and potential contribution to our team. This interview takes place with the hiring manager of the designated role. The overall goal is to assess your technical fit. You may also be asked to complete a technical case study before the next step.
- Coffee with C-Level
The C-level check is the final step to see how you add to the team – both technically and culturally. You’ll either chat with Basti, our CEO, or with Martin, our CTO, or Asmus, depending on which role you’re applying for. This step is also an on-site meeting and is either combined with the on-site interview or takes place on a separate date, depending on C-level availability.
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Offer letter or feedback
When there’s a match between you and Blackwave, you’ll receive an offer from us. In general, we ask you to respond to our offer within 7 days. If we can’t offer you a position at Blackwave, you’ll receive individual feedback based on our assessment.
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Start
- Contract
Once you’ve accepted our offer, we’ll prepare your contract and send it to you digitally for signature.
- Your start @ Blackwave
We can’t wait for you to join our team! As soon as you sign the contract, we’ll kick off the onboarding process.
