Senior Launch Operations Engineer (m/f/d)

Mission Brief We are currently not conducting an active recruitment process for this position. However, we are building a talent pool and would be delighted to consider your profile for future opportunities. As a Senior Launch Operations Engineer,

you’ll

join

the team in Germany

that shapes how our missions come to life.

From the moment a campaign is conceived, you are the one 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.

When a campaign moves from planning to execution, you step directly into the field—joining local teams on site, leading coordination efforts

in the company, and operations both inside and outside the control room. In these moments, you carry the responsibility of turning months of preparation into a successful launch day.

Your Role in Our Space Mission :

C oordinate and prepare launch and stage

acceptance

campaigns

end ‑ to ‑ end, ensuring full launch system readiness. Over time, you can grow into a test or launch director role for dedicated missions.

Develop a

deep understanding of our launch system

to make sound operational decisions, even under pressure. You use this knowledge to guide local teams and

maintain

global alignment.

Own

mission ‑ level configuration management , keeping design, manufacturing, assembly and testing tightly aligned with mission goals. Your decisions set the operational envelope long before the rocket reaches the pad.

As our launch cadence grows and

additional

sites come online, you

will

contribute to

our team

shaping

the future of multi ‑ site launch operations

and

define

how our global team executes missions.

Feeding flight experience directly back

into engineering teams, ensuring that operational insights continuously improve our system design.

Qualification Checklist

At least five years of experience in the space sector or a comparable high ‑ stakes environment, with a strong background in mission or operational roles, ideally including launch ‑ related responsibilities

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

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. We use Metaview to record interview audio so our team can review it later and stay focu