Senior Launch Pad Operations Engineer (m/f/d)

As a Senior Launch Pad Operations Engineer, you will be contributing to our new launch site in Canada from the start, through supporting design, build-up and commissioning of the launch pad systems up to performing launch operations of our Spectrum Vehicle once the site is operational. During the build-up and commissioning phase of our new launch pad, you will be supporting the engineering teams responsible for the design of the launch pad ground systems in Germany and be responsible for the planning and timely execution of the commissioning activities. During the operational phase, you will be part of the local team responsible for the maintenance, preparation and operation of our launch infrastructure, and actively participating in launch campaigns, operating ground and vehicle systems during launch countdowns.

During the initial launch site development phase, versatile working arrangements may be required. The role includes an extended onboarding and training period at our headquarters in Germany or at our launch site in Norway, before transitioning to Canso as local operations are established.

Launch Pad

Build-up and Commissioning: Support build-up on-site, and lead the commissioning planning and its execution in close collaboration with our design and engineering teams in Germany Process Improvement: High-Quality Standards: Maintaining high-quality standards while handling flight hardware and working on systems interfacing with the launch vehicle Supporting building the local operations team, potentially developing into a leadership role Relevant engineering qualification or engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of aerospace,



mechanical engineering or similar Hands-on experience in development or testing of complex systems, preferably involving extreme operating conditions and special requirements such as cryogenic temperatures, high pressures, high temperatures or hazardous materials (flammable or explosive) Experience in data acquisition, reduction and evaluation (preferably involving Python) Understanding of the design process of fluid and mechanical systems from theoretical concept to realization, commissioning and operation Experience in operations planning and ability to manage tight timelines Fluency in English Bonus Skills Hands‑on experience with fluid systems and piping/tubing We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations. The company is privately funded by world‑leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting‑edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

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