<p><strong>Mission Brief </strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Senior Launch Pad Operations Engineer, you will be contributing to our new launch site in Canada from the start, through supporting design, build-up and commissioning of the launch pad systems up to performing launch operations of our Spectrum Vehicle once the site is operational. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">During the build-up and commissioning phase of our new launch pad, you will be supporting the engineering teams responsible for the design of the launch pad ground systems in Germany and be responsible for the planning and timely execution of the commissioning activities. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">During the operational phase, you will be part of the local team responsible for the maintenance, preparation and operation of our launch infrastructure, and actively participating in launch campaigns, operating ground and vehicle systems during launch countdowns.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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 and training period at our headquarters in Germany or at our launch site in Norway, before transitioning to Canso as local operations are established.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p>Your Role in Our Space Mission: </p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Launch Pad Build-up and Commissioning:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Support build-up on-site, and lead the commissioning planning and its execution in close collaboration with our design and engineering teams in Germany</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Launch Campaigns</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Play a key role in launching our Spectrum vehicle from preparatory work, over ensuring pad readiness to operating the ground and vehicle systems during launch countdown</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Process Improvement:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Develop and improve procedures and processes to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">High-Quality Standards:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Maintaining high-quality standards while handling flight hardware and working on systems interfacing with the launch vehicle</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Team build-up</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Supporting building the local operations team, potentially developing into a leadership role</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualification Checklist </strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Relevant engineering qualification or engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on experience in development or testing of complex systems, preferably involving extreme operating conditions and special requirements such as cryogenic temperatures, high pressures, high temperatures or hazardous materials (flammable or explosive)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in data acquisition, reduction and evaluation (preferably involving Python)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of the design process of fluid and mechanical systems from theoretical concept to realization, commissioning and operation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in operations planning and ability to manage tight timelines</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with multidisciplinary troubleshooting</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to perform in high-stress environments, maintaining focus for long durations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620"