Managing Director, Canada (m/f/d)

The role

You will establish the Canadian launch site and operations by building the legal entity, securing regulatory approvals, and developing infrastructure. You will lead launch-related activities, manage the multidisciplinary team, and oversee mission execution once the site is operational.

What you will do

• Lead the development of the Canadian launch site from concept to operational readiness
• Build relationships with Canadian authorities to secure launch, environmental, and operational approvals
• Define operational architecture including procedures, staffing plans, and safety frameworks
• Oversee procurement, contractor management, and construction activities
• Recruit and develop the initial launch site team
• Oversee launch-related activities including vehicle integration and pad readiness
• Establish the Canadian entity and build a culture of innovation
• Serve as the registered Managing Director ensuring compliance with Canadian legislation
• Oversee administrative operations and financial management
• Act as the primary point of contact for Canadian authorities and local partners

Required qualifications

• 10+ years in aerospace, launch operations, or complex industrial operations
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams in high-reliability environments
• Experience establishing or scaling a new site, facility, or business unit
• Background working with regulators, government agencies, or permitting authorities
• Strong track record managing contractors, infrastructure projects, and operational budgets
• Executive-level presence
• Ability to build a team and operational structure from the ground up
• Skilled in decision-making in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills
• Solid understanding of launch operations or comparable safety-critical processes
• Strong project management capabilities
• Understanding of corporate governance, statutory obligations, and internal controls

Nice to have

• Experience ensuring compliance with labor, financial, environmental, or safety regulations
• Ability to implement processes aligned with a parent company's standards
• Excellent communicator
• High emotional intelligence
• Entrepreneurial mindset

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. The company is privately funded by technology investors and aims to democratize space access.