As part of the Launch Vehicle AIT team, you will be interfacing all Launch Vehicle system owners. You will be responsible for ensuring a coherent testing strategy within the department, test rig functionality, and scale existing or develop new test rigs to meet future testing demands. Furthermore, you are going to be part of the unit, system, and launch vehicle testing.
Your Role in Our Space Mission:
Develop new test rigs for electronic equipment according to requirements and in alignment with system or unit owners and commission them
Maintain or upgrade existing test rigs with changing specifications
Increase the automation of testing across all test rigs
Identify bottle necks in current testing workflows and used test rigs and resolve them
Create test plans for units and systems and correlate them with their requirements
Conduct unit and system level functional testing before integration into Spectrum
Conduct system and launcher level functional testing after the integration of avionics into Spectrum
Ensure safe operation of all test rigs used during and after assembly of Spectrum
Ensure a high standard of reporting of conducted tests across the launch vehicle AIT team
Qualification Checklist
BSc/MSc in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
Strong hands-on experience with PLCs or similar automation equipment
Experience in designing, commissioning, and using test rigs
Extensive experience with troubleshooting and debugging electrical cabinets, wiring, and instrumentation common to the aerospace/automation industry
Extensive experience with automation of testing and interconnection of test equipment via analog or digital interfaces (RS422/485, Ethernet, USB, etc.)
Experience in testing electrical systems common to the aerospace industry in test rigs and troubleshooting them in a laboratory setup
Experience with PCB design and debugging with common electrical/electronic equipment
Clean, organized, and structured way of work
Basic knowledge in Python, C++, or similar
Fluent in English
Bonus Skills
Knowledge of common standards in the aerospace industry (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810, FTS standards, or similar)
Basic understanding of common systems within the aerospace industry (communication protocols, Radio Frequency, Guidance Navigation Control, power system, lithium-ion batteries, etc.)
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!