Launch Operations Engineer - Process & Coordination (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace; Ottobrunn; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee Participation Program

30 days of vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Public transport ticket

Sport Clubs membership

Individual learning allowance

Childcare allowance

Zusammenfassung

Isar Aerospace is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer in Ottobrunn, Germany. This role involves coordinating launch and stage acceptance campaigns, improving operational processes, and contributing to multi-site launch operations. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in the space sector, a relevant engineering degree, and strong teamwork skills. Benefits include 30 days of vacation, participation in the company's success through a share program, and a robust pension plan.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in the space sector or high-stakes environment.
• System-level technical understanding of launch vehicles.
• Ability to lead in diverse teams and maintain clarity under stress.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate launch and stage acceptance campaigns with involved teams.
• Improve and develop operational processes for future campaigns.
• Contribute to shaping future of multi-site launch operations.
• Feed flight experience back into engineering teams.

Kenntnisse

Coordination

Problem-solving

Organizational Discipline

Multidisciplinary Troubleshooting

Ausbildung

Degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or comparable

Jobbeschreibung

Mission Brief

As a Launch Operations Engineer - Process & Coordination, 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.

During campaigns you are an essential contributor to ensure the established processes are followed and the months of preparation are turned into a successful launch day.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Coordinate launch and stage acceptance campaigns with all involved teams, needed reviews and mandatory documentation to ensure full readiness.
• Improve and develop our operational processes for future campaigns together with the operational team both in Germany and on our launch sites worldwide.
• As our launch cadence grows and additional sites come online, you will contribute to shaping the future of multi‑site launch operations and define how our global team executes missions.
• Feed 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
• 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

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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.