Range Safety Engineer (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

You will be an integral part of the Mission and Launch Operations team who manages the mission, all range safety aspects, the licensing and the launch and flight operations. The role will be dynamic and flexible, and you will be required to work with Isar aerospace colleagues, as well as range and licensing authorities. You will have to supervise a spectrum of range safety topics, depending on your expertise, that can vary from the safety systems to the range interfaces, as well as development of test procedures or launch operations.  

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Manage interfaces with the launch range that are used for launch operations  
  • Interfaces between airborne flight safety systems and ground-based flight safety systems 
  • Interfaces between launch range and flight safety systems 
  • Interfaces between launch control systems and launch vehicle data 
• Coordinate the requirement management and development of safety systems (tracking sources, flight Termination systems, telemetry stations) 
• Manage documentation related to range safety systems 
• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments on flight or ground operations 
• Contribute to the licensing approval process 
• Support and contribute to launch operations (preparation and execution) 
• Support mishap investigations 

Qualification Checklist 

• M.Sc. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear engineering or similar  
• At least 3 years of experience, with proven experience in any of the following topics: airborne/ground-based tracking systems, flight/ground safety, launch/flight operations, systems engineering (preferably, safety systems)  
• Knowledge of launch vehicle architecture and safety systems architecture (tracking, FTS, telemetry) 
• Experience in interfacing with external parties (i.e., Aviation authorities, Military, Range) 
• Capability of working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment with several stakeholders 
• Experience with risks assessment related to ground and launch operations (i.e., pressure vessels, explosives or cryogenic fluids) 
• Fluent in English 

Bonus Skills

• Experience with RCC 319, FAA 450, FSOA (RT/REI) 
• Knowledge of radar systems, inertial/hybrid navigation, GNSS  
• Basic MATLAB/Python programming skills 

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