Electrical Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE
Canso, Canada
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for electrical professionals who coordinate system builds and troubleshoot complex infrastructure, with a focus on Canadian electrical systems and a willingness to relocate or travel for onboarding and training.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in electrical system planning and commissioning in Canada
    — “You have at least 2 years of experience in planning and working with Canadian electrical systems”
  • Individuals who can manage both technical and collaborative responsibilities in aerospace infrastructure
    — “Coordination of internal and external parties on-site”
  • Professionals who thrive in roles requiring adaptability and cross-border training
    — “The role includes an extended onboarding and training period at our headquarters in Germany or at our launch site in Norway”

Things to consider

  • Initial phase may require flexible work arrangements and travel for training
    — “During the initial launch site development phase, flexible working arrangements may be required”
  • Candidates must be fluent in English and eligible for security clearance
    — “You are fluent in English”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with Canadian electrical standards (CEC/CSA) in your resume and interview responses
    — “You have experience with applicable electrical standards and norms (CEC/CSA)”
  • Highlight your ability to create circuit diagrams and manage control cabinets
    — “Creating circuit diagrams for control cabinets and panels”
  • Showcase any background in hazardous-environment systems (IECEx/ATEX) if applicable
    — “You have experience with Hazardous-Environment systems (IECEx/ATEX)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Planned and coordinated electrical systems
  • Troubleshot and maintained electrical systems
  • Implemented upgrades and performed maintenance
Typical background
Completed apprenticeship in electrical engineeringExperience with Canadian electrical systems

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical EngineeringElectrical SystemsCircuit DiagramsControl CabinetsTroubleshootingFunctional Testing

Preferred

Hazardous-environment SystemsEuropean Electrical StandardsBeckhoff Plcs

Stack & domain

ECADWiringControl CabinetsTeamplayerElectrical EngineeringLaunchpad

About the role

Original posting from Isar Aerospace SE via Greenhouse

Mission Brief

As the Electrical Engineer, you will help us with building our launchpad in Canada for our launcher "Spectrum" and other on-site test benches, which will be needed in the future. Besides helping with the engineering of our electrical cabinets, panels and systems, your tasks will include coordinating the electrical build-up and commissioning. 

Once the facility enters operations, you will be troubleshooting, implementing upgrades as well as performing maintenance, while in close exchange with our engineering departments. 

This position is based in Canso, Nova Scotia. During the initial launch site development phase, flexible working arrangements may be required. The role includes an extended onboarding and training period at our headquarters in Germany or at our launch site in Norway, before transitioning to Canso as local operations are established. 

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

Planning of electrical systems (24VDC, 230/400VAC, 347/600VAC) 

Coordination of internal and external parties on-site 

Creating circuit diagrams for control cabinets and panels 

Wiring different kinds of sensors and actors 

Constructing and wiring of control cabinets 

Installing control cabinets and other electrical systems and carry out all necessary measurements 

Troubleshooting of electrical systems 

Carry-out standardized functional testing of control cabinets and preparation of measurement protocols 

Qualification Checklist 

You completed an apprenticeship/vocational training as an electrician, electrical engineer or similar. You are allowed to work on electrical systems. 

You have at least 2 years of experience in planning and working with Canadian electrical systems 

You have good general knowledge of electrical systems  

You have experience with ECAD programs (preferably WSCAD) 

You are experienced with applicable electrical standards and norms (CEC/CSA) 

You have a high reliability and sense of responsibility. 

You are a teamplayer with a can-do attitude 

You are fluent in English 

Bonus Skills 

You have experience with Hazardous-Environment systems (IECEx/ATEX) 

You have some experience with European electrical standards and norms (EN/VDE) 

You have experience with Beckhoff PLCs       

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Source: Isar Aerospace SE careers (Greenhouse)

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