Propulsion Test Stand Operator (m/f/d)

The role

The Test Stand Operator plans, executes, and evaluates propulsion tests for liquid rocket engines and subsystems. This role involves operating control rooms, analyzing test data, and collaborating with engineering 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.
• Role may involve 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.