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Flight Operations Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE
CompanyIsar Aerospace SE
CategoryEngineering
LocationOttobrunn
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted27 Jul 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
Mission Brief  As Flight  Operations   Engineer   you will work within the Flight  Operations and Licensing   team ,  and you will perform  tasks  related to   flight operations. The team  deals with a wide range of  topics , from  mission and  flig ht  safety critical assessments,  interf aces with  ra nge   safe ty an d  telemetry antennas ,  up to supporting flight operations from the mission control room .     Your Role in Our Space Mission   Manage the development of flight operations real time toolset (COLA services, weather assessments, antenna pointing etc) and their interface with existing tools and APIs   Manage the processes for COLA, antenna pointing as well as flight monitoring.   Support flight operations by managing pre and during flight procedures related to mission and safety critical systems   Manage mission configuration for mission critical and safety critical systems   Support the range and licensing related operational documentation preparation   Manage requirement definition for mission control infrastructure/software upgrades   Manage the training plan for Flight Operators that perform the flight monitoring for mission and safety critical operators   Define and maintain Crisis Management procedures for flight operations   Support mission management in provision of post flight reporting   Support the maintenance and development of ground segment (Telemetry, Data processing)   Perform test and flight operations from the mission control  The role will involve software development  for  real-time  operations as well as  operations preparation and execution. The  ratio between the tasks is expected to be 50%-50% at  regime .   Qualification Checklist  Bachelor/master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or similar   Knowledge of orbital mechanics and launch vehicle flight trajectories   Knowledge of rocket systems/space systems engineering   Proven experience on Python/MATLAB/C++ or similar   Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)   At least 2 years of experience working in launch/flight operations related fields (real time software, GNC, ground segment, telemetry)   Capability to work in control rooms in high stress environments    Capability of presenting  complex issues in a clear and insightful manner   Highly organized with high attention to detail   Effective team player adjusting self-sufficiently and quickly to a changing work environment   Fluent English   Bonus Skills Experience in interfacing with third party APIs    Experience with In Orbit Collision assessments (COLA services etc)   Experience with mission control tools   Benefits  Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit