Arctic Launch Pad Operations Engineer

Isar Aerospace SE; Andenes; On-site; NOK 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

6 weeks of vacation

Subsidised lunch

Relocation support

Wellness allowance

Individual learning allowance

Mental well-being support

And Much More!

Job summary

Isar Aerospace SE on Andøya is seeking a Launch Pad Operations Engineer to run test and launch campaigns for the Spectrum vehicle from our arctic site. You will collaborate with local crew and colleagues from Germany to ensure pad readiness and safe, efficient operations.

You will develop procedures, maintain launch infrastructure, and contribute to data acquisition and analysis while pursuing continuous process improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 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 or 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 test data acquisition, reduction and evaluation (preferably involving Python or Matlab)
• Understanding of the design process of fluid and mechanical systems from theoretical concept to realization and commissioning
• Experience with multidisciplinary troubleshooting
• Ability to perform in high-stress environments, maintaining focus for long durations
• Highly organised, effective team player with high attention to detail
• Able to adjust self-sufficiently and quickly to a highly dynamic work environment
• Physical dexterity is required as working in confined spaces is necessary (including the ability to lift 25kg without assistance)
• Fluency in English (Norwegian and German can be helpful)

Responsibilities

• Launch Campaigns: Play a key role in launching our Spectrum vehicle from preparatory work, over ensuring pad readiness, to operating the ground and vehicle systems from the launch operations center
• Stage Testing: Prepare and conduct stage test campaigns in preparation of launching our Spectrum vehicle
• Process Improvement: Develop and improve procedures and processes to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operations
• High Quality Standards: Maintaining high quality standards while handling flight hardware and working on systems interfacing with the launch vehicle

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Isar Aerospace SE on Andøya is seeking a Launch Pad Operations Engineer to run test and launch campaigns for the Spectrum vehicle from our arctic site. You will collaborate with local crew and colleagues from Germany to ensure pad readiness and safe, efficient operations.

You will develop procedures, maintain launch infrastructure, and contribute to data acquisition and analysis while pursuing continuous process improvements in a dynamic environment.