Launch Operations Engineer (m/f/d)

NIF; Deutschland; À distance; EUR 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee share program

30 days vacation

Pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Public transport Deutschlandticket

Sports club membership

Learning allowance

Childcare allowance

Résumé du poste

Isar Aerospace in Germany seeks a Launch Operations Engineer to align global launch sites and coordinate campaigns from planning to execution. You will work on-site with local teams, supporting coordination across the company and shaping operational envelopes for missions across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes autonomy, cross-functional collaboration, and performing under pressure in a fast-moving space environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in space sector or high-stakes environment with launch responsibilities
• Degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or similar
• System-level understanding of launch vehicles and subsystems
• Autonomy and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience in cross-functional coordination and troubleshooting
• Ability to maintain clarity under high-stress, long-duration operations
• Strong organizational discipline and leadership within diverse teams
• Willingness to travel to global launch sites for multi-week deployments
• Fluent in English

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and prepare launch and stage acceptance campaigns end-to-end, ensuring full readiness
• Develop deep understanding of launch system to guide local teams and maintain global alignment
• Collaborate with test or launch director to set and improve operational envelope before pad release
• Contribute to multi-site launch operations as sites come online
• Feed flight experience back to engineering to improve system design

Connaissances

Launch operations

Campaign coordination

Cross-functional coordination

English fluent

Autonomy

Formation

Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Description du poste

Mission Brief

As a Launch Operations Engineer, you’ll join the team in Germany that shapes how our missions come to life. From the moment a campaign is conceived, we are aligning global launch sites, synchronizing teams and defining the operational path that ultimately determines how—and whether—the rocket leaves the ground.

Within the global Launch Operations team, you stand at the core of our mission: transforming complex campaigns into repeatable, scalable and reliable operations over multiple launch sites. Your work creates the structure that enables teams across the world to execute with confidence and precision.

When a campaign moves from planning to execution, you step directly into the field—joining local teams on site, supporting coordination efforts in the company, and operations both inside and outside the control room. In these moments, you are a key part of turning months of preparation into a successful launch day.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Support in coordinating and preparing launch and stage acceptance campaigns end‑ to‑ end, ensuring full launch system readiness.
• Develop a deep understanding of our launch system to support operational decisions, even under pressure. You use this knowledge to guide local teams and maintain global alignment.
• Work directly with the test or launch director to set and improve the operational envelope before the rocket reaches the pad.
• As our launch cadence grows and additional sites come online, you will contribute to our team shaping the future of multi‑site launch operations and define how our global team executes missions.
• Feeding flight experience directly back into engineering teams, ensuring that operational insights continuously improve our system design.

Qualification Checklist

• At least 3-5 years of experience in the space sector or a comparable high‑stakes environment, with a strong background in mission or operational roles, ideally including launch‑related responsibilities
• Degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or a comparable engineering discipline
• System‑level technical understanding of launch vehicles and their subsystems
• Demonstrated autonomy and a solution‑oriented mindset
• Experience in multidisciplinary troubleshooting and cross‑functional coordination
• Ability to maintain clarity and performance in high‑stress, long‑duration operational settings
• Strong organizational discipline, situational awareness, and ability to lead within diverse teams
• Comfortable working self‑sufficiently and adapting quickly to highly dynamic environments
• Willingness to travel to global launch sites for multi‑week campaign deployments
• Fluent in English

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team

Who we are

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!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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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.

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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.

We use Metaview to record interview audio so our team can review it later and stay focused during the conversation. We will record interviews only if you opt in. Please note that we will request your consent separately during the interview process. Participation is completely voluntary and will not affect your application in any way. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy