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

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!
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