Arctic Launch Operations Technician — Space Prep & Launch

NIF; Nordland fylke; Remote; NOK 520,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

6 weeks vacation

Subsidised lunch

Relocation support

Wellness allowance

Individual learning allowance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Isar Aerospace is seeking a Launch Operations Technician to join the team on Andøya to execute test and launch campaigns for the Spectrum vehicle. You will collaborate with the local operations team and our German headquarters, while also performing site infrastructure maintenance and creating procedures for safe and efficient operations.

You will help ensure reliable access to space from mainland Europe, supporting pad operations, troubleshooting, and manufacturing mechanical parts as needed.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or equivalent in a mechanical/technical position.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian/German knowledge helpful.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to work in a highly dynamic environment and under pressure.
• Physically fit to work in confined spaces and lift up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ground infrastructure and machinery to keep test/launch readiness.
• Implement improvements to infrastructure and processes for safe operations.
• Support test and launch campaigns with hands-on troubleshooting and ground systems operation.
• Manufacture custom mechanical parts or assemblies as needed.
• Maintain workshops and equipment.
• Join the industrial safety/first responder team.

Skills

Teamwork

Bolting techniques

Spatial awareness

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Computer basics

Organized work style

Dexterity

Driver's license B

English fluency

Job description

Isar Aerospace is seeking a Launch Operations Technician to join the team on Andøya to execute test and launch campaigns for the Spectrum vehicle. You will collaborate with the local operations team and our German headquarters, while also performing site infrastructure maintenance and creating procedures for safe and efficient operations.

You will help ensure reliable access to space from mainland Europe, supporting pad operations, troubleshooting, and manufacturing mechanical parts as needed.