Launch Operations Engineer (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

As a Launch Operations Engineer, you join our Germany-based team to convert campaigns into repeatable, scalable operations across multiple launch sites. You will collaborate with local and global teams to ensure readiness and alignment as campaigns move from planning to execution. You’ll support decision-making under pressure and help refine the operational envelope with the test or launch director. As the cadence grows, you shape multi-site launch operations and feed insights back to engineering to improve system design and reliability.

Leistungen / Benefits

Employee Participation Program
30 days of vacation
Company pension plan (20% employer contribution)
Subsidised lunch
Deutschlandticket
Sport Clubs membership

Verantwortungsbereiche

Coordinate and prepare launch and stage acceptance campaigns end-to-end to ensure readiness
Develop deep system knowledge to guide operational decisions under pressure
Collaborate with the test/launch director to set and improve the operational envelope before pad
Contribute to future multi-site launch operations and scalable, reliable processes
Feed flight experience back into engineering to drive continuous improvement of the system design

Zentrale Anforderungen

3-5 years in space sector or similar high-stakes environment with launch-related responsibilities
Degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or a comparable engineering discipline
System-level technical understanding of launch vehicles and subsystems
Autonomy and solution-oriented mindset
Experience in multidisciplinary troubleshooting and cross-functional coordination
Ability to maintain clarity and performance in high-stress, long-duration operational settings
Strong organizational discipline, situational awareness, and ability to lead within diverse teams
Willingness to travel to global launch sites for multi-week campaign deployments
Fluent in English