Propulsion Test Operations Engineer (m/f/d)

The role

The Test Operations Engineer plans, executes, and evaluates propulsion tests for liquid rocket engines and subsystems. This role involves operating tests from a control room and collaborating with design and maintenance teams to improve test facilities.

What you will do

• Plan and coordinate propulsion test campaigns.
• Develop, review, and execute test procedures, operational documentation, and risk assessments.
• Operate and monitor tests from the control room.
• Analyze test and facility data to verify objectives and investigate anomalies.
• Develop and improve test operations procedures, work instructions, and processes.
• Collaborate with design, maintenance, and facility engineering teams.
• Support system commissioning and operational readiness reviews.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, testing, or developing complex mechanical or fluid systems.
• Experience with process systems involving gases, liquids, pressure systems, pumps, valves, instrumentation, or similar industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically and implement practical corrective actions.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced test environments.
• Physical dexterity is required for working in confined spaces and on industrial equipment.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 kg.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-pressure, cryogenic, hazardous, flammable, or other demanding process systems.
• Hands-on experience with fluid systems, piping, tubing, valves, regulators, and instrumentation.
• Experience planning and performing maintenance on industrial or test equipment.
• Experience commissioning new equipment, facilities, or process systems.
• Familiarity with data analysis and interpretation of test or operational data.
• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, MATLAB, C#, etc.).

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation
• Subsidised lunch
• Relocation support: relocation bonus with deductible expenses and option for subsidized temporary housing
• Transportation to/from work: company cars available for pick-up and drop-off at designated times
• Wellness allowance: yearly 5.000 SEK allowance for wellness activities
• Individual learning allowance: individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Physical and mental well-being: access via OpenUp to online support from certified psychologists and lifestyle experts at no cost to you and your family

Before you apply

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

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.