Launch Operations Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Launch Operations Engineer (Aerospace): Coordinating and preparing launch and stage acceptance campaigns to ensure system readiness with an accent on multi-site launch operations and operational envelope improvement. Focus on transforming complex campaigns into repeatable, scalable operations and feeding operational insights back into engineering design.

Location: Ottobrunn, Bavaria, Germany

Company

A New Space company building modern, sustainable launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Coordinate and prepare end-to-end launch and stage acceptance campaigns to ensure full system readiness.
• Support operational decisions under pressure using deep technical knowledge of launch systems.
• Collaborate with test or launch directors to set and improve the operational envelope before launch.
• Contribute to shaping the future of multi-site launch operations as the launch cadence grows.
• Feed flight experience and operational insights back into engineering teams to improve system design.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in the space sector or a comparable high-stakes environment in operational roles.
• Degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a comparable engineering discipline.
• System-level technical understanding of launch vehicles and their subsystems.
• Ability to maintain performance in high-stress, long-duration operational settings.
• Willingness to travel to global launch sites for multi-week campaign deployments.
• Fluent in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Participation Program through a virtual company share program.
• 30 days of vacation per year.
• Company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution after probation.
• Subsidised daily lunches and a fully financed Deutschlandticket for public transport.
• Sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass) and an individual learning allowance.
• Childcare allowance for non-school-age children.