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

About the Position

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

Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada

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 the active phase of operation.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience with launch vehicles, spaceports, launch range operations, or other spaceflight activities

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing company at the forefront of New Space
• Be part of a team changing the world for better
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in multiple locations: Canso, Nova Scotia, Germany, Norway

About the Company

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 democratize 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.