Mission Brief

As Flight Safety Engineer you will work within the Flight Safety team and you will perform risk assessments and contribute to the development of the flight safety toolset, in the frame of the licensing process and launch operations.

Your Role in Our Space Mission 

• Conduct simulation and analysis campaigns for upcoming Spectrum missions and future developments
• Perform sensitivity analysis on flight safety topics to optimize the mission analysis process
• Integrate and manage Flight Safety Tools into the mission analysis pipeline
• Prepare and update documentation related to flight safety assessments
• Update, optimize, and maintain the Flight Safety Tools used for analysis and operations
• Manage documentation and V&V for Flight Safety Tools
• Perform sensitivity analyses on flight safety topics to optimize the mission analysis process
• Perform risk assessments on Flight operations
• Coordinate with the other teams for the mission analysis

Qualification Checklist 

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Computational Engineering / Computational Science or similar.
• At least 2 years of experience in mission analysis and/or 3/6 DoF launch trajectories optimization/simulations
• Solid understanding of linear algebra, numerical methods, numerical integration, probabilities distribution (PDF, KDE)
• Proven experience in MATLAB/Simulink environment
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Capability of presenting complex issues in a clear and insightful manner
• Highly organized with high attention to detail
• Effective team player adjusting self-sufficiently and quickly to a changing work environment
• Fluent English

Bonus Skills

• Experience with DRAMA, ASTOS, STK, etc.
• Experience with toxic release or explosive risk assessments
• Familiarity with regulations and standards such as CFR part 450 and/or RCC 321/FSOA(LOS)
• Experience with Parallel Computing/OpenMP
• Familiarity with Python, Fortran or C++
• Experience with other flight safety relevant topics like Space Debris, Re-entry risk assessments or Collision Avoidance

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

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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.