Ground Safety & Compliance Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Isar Aerospace SE seeks a Ground Safety & Compliance Engineer to develop safety processes for an upcoming Canadian launch site and ensure compliance during both development and operation phases. The role involves coordinating with regulators, design teams, and operations to embed safety into facilities and procedures.

The position requires exposure to hazard analyses, emergency planning, and licensing activities, with an extended onboarding period at headquarters in Germany or at the Norway

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in safety engineering, risk management, operations engineering, launch operations, defense, aviation, chemical processing, oil and gas or other high-hazard industries.
• Experience in preparation of hazardous operations involving propellants, explosives, pressurized systems, cryogenics, or hazardous materials
• Experience performing risk assessments and safety reviews in complex technical environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks and safety management systems
• Strong understanding of emergency preparedness and incident response principles
• Ability to coordinate safety activities across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as the ground safety focal point for the launch site operator and regulatory bodies
• Ensure that range safety requirements are incorporated into the design of launch site facilities, hazardous processing areas and operational concepts
• Set up efficient processes with Isar's global launch operations and engineering teams and the launch site operator on hazard assessments, safety reviews and approvals
• Actively participate in the development of emergency response plans together with internal and external stakeholders
• Support qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for operations sizing
• Support safety submissions and licensing application activities for ground operations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of advanced risk assessment methods
• Work closely with other safety departments like HSE to establish a coherent safety framework for the site
• Coordinate and review operational hazard analyses for ground operations and assure compliance to range safety requirements
• Raise, track and verify implementation and closure of safety-related actions arising from operational activities
• Continuously improve safety processes and risk assessment models in close cooperation with our global and local operation teams and safety departments
• Support payload safety submissions in cooperation with the mission management team

Skills

Ground safety

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Mission Brief

As the Ground Safety & Compliance Engineer, you will be contributing to our new launch site in Canada from the start by developing safety processes and emergency response plans for our ground operations and assure compliance during active phase of operation. During the initial launch site development phase, you will be establishing the ground safety framework and ensure ground safety aspects are embedded into facility design, systems and operational concepts and processes in accordance with range and licensing regulations. During the operational phase, you will be assuring compliance, maintaining and enhancing safety performance and processes across ground operations, payload processing, and continuous improvement activities.

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 period at our headquarters in Germany or at our launch site in Norway.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

During Launch Site development phase:

• Act as the ground safety focal point for the launch site operator and regulatory bodies
• Ensure that range safety requirements and regulations for public and mission personnel are appropriately incorporated into the design of launch site facilities, hazardous processing areas and operational concepts
• Set up efficient processes together with Isar's global launch operations and engineering teams as well as the launch site operator on managing hazard assessments, safety reviews and approvals
• Actively participate in the development of emergency response plans together with internal and external stakeholders
• Support qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for operations sizing
• Support safety submission and licensing application activities for ground operations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of advanced risk assessment methods
• Work closely with other safety departments like HSE to establish a coherent safety framework for the site

During operational phase:

• Coordinate and review operational hazard analyses for ground operations and assure compliance to range safety requirements
• Raise, track and verify implementation and closure of safety-related actions arising from operational activities
• Continuously improve safety processes and risk assessment models in close cooperation with our global and local operation teams and safety departments
• Support payload safety submissions in cooperation with the mission management team

Qualification Checklist

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in safety engineering, risk management, operations engineering, launch operations, defense, aviation, chemical processing, oil and gas or other high-hazard industries.
• Experience in preparation of hazardous operations involving propellants, explosives, pressurized systems, cryogenics, or hazardous materials
• Experience performing risk assessments and safety reviews in complex technical environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks and safety management systems
• Strong understanding of emergency preparedness and incident response principles
• Ability to coordinate safety activities across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with launch vehicles, spaceports, launch range operations, or other spaceflight activities

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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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.