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.
The mission of the Winding and Curing Operator is to execute winding and curing operations accurately and reliably to ensure consistent product quality, stable processes, and safe operation of equipment. The role supports daily production by following defined procedures, monitoring processes, and contributing to efficient and repeatable manufacturing operations.
A successful Winding and Curing Operator will:
Execute winding and curing tasks according to work instructions and process parameters
Ensure consistent product quality and adherence to specifications
Operate winding and curing equipment safely and reliably
Identify deviations and report issues in a timely and structured manner
Support stable production flow and daily output targets
Contribute to a clean, safe, and organized production environment
Operate winding and curing equipment according to defined procedures
Execute manual and semi-automated winding and curing steps as assigned
Monitor process parameters, equipment behavior, and product condition during production
Perform visual and basic quality checks during and after processing
Document production data, deviations, and observations accurately
Support setup, changeover, and shutdown of winding and curing equipment
Follow safety, quality, and operational guidelines at all times
Communicate issues, deviations, or abnormalities to the Winding and Curing Lead
Support cleaning, maintenance, and organization of the production area
Work closely with on-site production, quality, and operations teams
Basic understanding of winding and curing or similar production processes
Ability to operate technical equipment by following instructions
Willingness to work with machines, tools, and defined process parameters
Ability to follow structured procedures and document work accurately
Reliable, precise, and disciplined working style
High attention to detail and quality
Ability to follow instructions consistently
Team-oriented mindset with clear communication
Willingness to learn and improve technical and production skills
Vocational training, technical education, or relevant practical experience
Experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environments is preferred
Experience working in structured, process-driven settings is an advantage
English is required
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English
Ability to communicate issues and document production-related information in English
On-site work is mandatory
Ability to work reliably in a production environment with physical processes and equipment
Our current facility is located inLockhart, Texas (near Austin/San Antonio)
Inmid-2026, Blackwave will relocate to a new site in thePort San Antonio aerospace hub
Blackwave Texas Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Because we work on technologies that are subject to U.S. export regulations (ITAR), this role can only be filled by individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria.
To be considered, you must be one of the following:
a U.S. citizen or U.S. national,
a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder),
a refugee or asylee admitted under U.S. law,
or otherwise authorized to receive U.S. export-controlled information from the Department of State.
If you’re unsure whether you meet these requirements, you can learn more about ITAR here
At Blackwave Texas Inc., we hire for talent, curiosity, and the drive to build what’s next. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications.
If you’d like to review our affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at
career@blackwave.de
For this U.S.-based role, your application will be managed by our global People Team in Germany.