Lead Technician (m/f/d)

The role

You will lead a team of mechanical and electrical technicians at a rocket engine test site. You will oversee the operation, maintenance, and upgrading of test facilities and engines.

What you will do

• Have direct personnel responsibility for a team of electricians and technicians
• Ensure activities performed by the team are safe and in accordance with applicable regulations
• Ensure team members have the requisite training and competence
• Have necessary maintenance and calibration performed on facilities, test rig, tooling, and equipment
• Lead and contribute to the creation and updating of operational procedures
• Take part in short- and long-term personnel and financial planning
• Lead and support troubleshooting of both test facility and engine issues
• Maintain records of activities performed by the team
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Directly support the team by taking part in tasks and test operations as needed

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a technical hands-on role
• At least 2 years in a leadership position
• A safety-conscious mindset
• Practical working experience with hazardous systems and environments such as cryogenics, pyrophorics and explosive atmospheres
• Practical working experience with high pressure gas systems including assembly, commissioning & leak checking, and operation
• Proficiency in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, fluid, mechanical, and other complex systems
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards
• Effective communication
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Time management and organizational skills
• Fluent in English

Nice to have

• Experience working in a development test environment with cryogenics and high pressure gas
• Relevant formal technical education and/or certifications or licenses held
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety
• Proficiency in CAD software and the MS Office suite

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation
• Subsidised lunch
• Relocation support with relocation bonus and option for subsidized temporary housing
• Transportation to/from work with company cars available
• Yearly 5.000 SEK wellness allowance
• Individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Access via OpenUp to online support from certified psychologists and lifestyle experts at no cost to you and your family

Before you apply

• Affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process due to security clearance requirements

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit.