Launch Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare end-to-end launch and stage acceptance campaigns to ensure full launch system readiness
• Develop a deep technical understanding of the launch system to support operational decisions and guide local teams
• Work directly with the test or launch director to set and improve the operational envelope
• Contribute to shaping the future of multi-site launch operations as the company scales
• Feed flight experience and operational insights directly back into engineering teams to improve system design

Requirements

• 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
• Experience in multidisciplinary troubleshooting and cross-functional coordination
• Ability to maintain clarity and performance in high-stress, long-duration operational settings
• Willingness to travel to global launch sites for multi-week campaign deployments
• Fluent in English

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program to share in company success
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution after probation
• Subsidised daily lunches
• Fully financed Deutschlandticket for public transport
• Sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance and childcare allowance

About the Company

Isar Aerospace is at the forefront of New Space, building a modern space business to enable faster, better, and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to democratize space and use it for good to improve life on Earth for future generations. We provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit.