Electrical Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar-Aerospac; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Isar Aerospace SE in Canada seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and implement electrical cabinets, panels, and systems for Spectrum launchpad. You will coordinate on-site build-up, commissioning, and future maintenance for space-launch hardware in Canso, Nova Scotia.

The role includes an extended onboarding period at our Germany headquarters or the Norway launch site, with flexible arrangements during early site development and progression to local operations in Canada.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical field.
• Experience with Canadian electrical systems (min 2 years).
• Knowledge of ECAD programs and electrical standards (CEC/CSA).
• Fluent English, good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan electrical systems (24VDC, 230/400VAC, 347/600VAC).
• Coordinate internal and external parties on-site.
• Create circuit diagrams for control cabinets and panels.
• Wire sensors and actuators.
• Construct and wire control cabinets.
• Install electrical systems and perform measurements.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Perform standardized functional testing and document measurement protocols.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Team player

English fluent

Education

Apprenticeship / Vocational training

Tools

ECAD (WSCAD)

Electrical standards (CEC/CSA)

Job description

As the Electrical Engineer, you will help us with building our launchpad in Canada for our launcher "Spectrum" and other on-site test benches, which will be needed in the future. Besides helping with the engineering of our electrical cabinets, panels and systems, your tasks will include coordinating the electrical build-up and commissioning.

Once the facility enters operations, you will be troubleshooting, implementing upgrades as well as performing maintenance, while in close exchange with our engineering departments.

This position is based in Canso, Nova Scotia. During the initial launch site development phase, flexible 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.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Planning of electrical systems (24VDC, 230/400VAC, 347/600VAC)
• Coordination of internal and external parties on-site
• Creating circuit diagrams for control cabinets and panels
• Wiring different kinds of sensors and actors
• Constructing and wiring of control cabinets
• Installing control cabinets and other electrical systems and carry out all necessary measurements
• Troubleshooting of electrical systems
• Carry-out standardized functional testing of control cabinets and preparation of measurement protocols

Qualification Checklist

• You completed an apprenticeship/vocational training as an electrician, electrical engineer or similar. You are allowed to work on electrical systems.
• You have at least 2 years of experience in planning and working with Canadian electrical systems
• You have good general knowledge of electrical systems
• You have experience with ECAD programs (preferably WSCAD)
• You are experienced with applicable electrical standards and norms (CEC/CSA)
• You have a high reliability and sense of responsibility.
• You are a teamplayer with a can-do attitude
• You are fluent in English

Bonus Skills

• You have experience with Hazardous-Environment systems (IECEx/ATEX)
• You have some experience with European electrical standards and norms (EN/VDE)

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.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. 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.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. 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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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.