Senior Electrical Engineer (m/f/d)

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Isar Aerospace invites a Senior Electrical Engineer (m/f/d) to lead electrical activities for medium sized projects across testing and launch sites, including Andoya for the Spectrum launcher. You will plan with WSCAD, build and maintain test benches and control cabinets, wire sensors and actuators, install systems, and troubleshoot while coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers. Requirements include an apprenticeship as electrician with a Staatl. gepr. Techniker or Meister, five years plus in industrial electrical systems (24V, 230/400V), strong knowledge of electrical components, ECAD experience (WSCAD preferred), and fluency in English; German, ATEX or Beckhoff PLC experience are welcome. Benefits cover participation program, 30 days vacation, a company pension with 20% employer contribution after probation, subsidised lunches, Deutschlandticket, sports memberships, learning budget, and childcare allowance. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight hands on project leadership, cabinet wiring and testing, supplier coordination, and concrete outcomes, and cite relevant ECAD and standards experience.

Mission Brief 

You will help us build and maintain all kinds of different test-benches and test-sites but also our launchpad in Andoya for our launcher "Spectrum". Besides planning the systems with our ECAD program “WSCAD”, your tasks include carrying out the build-up, maintenance, troubleshooting, implementing upgrades and more. Some hands-on work will be part of your daily business as well. You will have close exchange with our engineering departments across all our different testing and launch sites! You use your expertise to guide and manage the electrical aspects of medium-sized projects, including overseeing small electrical teams and coordinating with external companies.

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Lead the electrical aspects of medium-sized projects
• Coordinate work in small workgroups and coordinate external companies and suppliers
• Plan electric systems for various in-house test benches (24VDC & 230/400VAC)
• Create circuit diagrams for control cabinets acc. to local and company standards
• Wire different kinds of sensors and actors
• Construct and wire control cabinets and whole electrical systems
• Install control cabinets and other electrical systems
• Troubleshooting of complex electrical systems
• Carry-out standardized functional testing of control cabinets and preparation of measurement protocols

Qualification Checklist 

• You have a completed apprenticeship as electrician, and a further education "staatl. gepr. Techniker", "Meister" or similar
• You should have planned and worked with industrial electrical systems (24V, 230/400V) for at least 5 years
• You have extensive general knowledge of electrical systems and components, including industrial sensors and actuators
• You have experience with ECAD programs (Preferably WSCAD)
• You are experienced with applicable electrics standards and norms (VDE/EN)
• You have a high reliability and sense of responsibility
• You are a team player with a can-do attitude
• You are fluent in English

Bonus Skills

• You are fluent in German
• You have experience with ATEX-compliant systems
• You have experience with Beckhoff PLCs

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

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.