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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Manufacturing

Electrical Engineer (m/f/d)

Canso, NSOnsiteFull TimePosted 25 days ago

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Required skills

  • electrician
  • electrical engineer
  • electrical cabinets
  • control cabinets
  • sensors
  • actuators
  • wiring
  • commissioning
  • maintenance
  • English

Nice to have

  • launchpad
  • test benches
  • Spectrum launcher
  • Germany
  • Norway

Role summary

Isar Aerospace is seeking an Electrical Engineer to help build their launchpad in Canso, Nova Scotia. Responsibilities include planning and designing electrical systems (24VDC, 230/400VAC, 347/600VAC), coordinating on-site electrical work, creating circuit diagrams, wiring components, installing control cabinets, troubleshooting systems, and performing functional testing. The role requires at least 2 years of experience with Canadian electrical systems and standards (CEC/CSA), familiarity with ECAD programs (preferably WSCAD), and a vocational training as an electrician or similar. Experience with Hazardous-Environment systems (IECEx/ATEX), European standards (EN/VDE), and Beckhoff PLCs are considered bonuses. The position involves an initial training period in Germany or Norway before relocating to Canso.

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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    DisclaimerIsar 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.

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