Controls & Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation Engineer

Isar Aerospace

Kiruna, Sweden

Mission Brief

You will maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade the control system of the Isar rocket engine test facility near Kiruna (Sweden). You will assume technical responsibility for both software and hardware elements of the control system. There will be close collaboration with the Isar Munich control systems team for work on both this facility, and other future projects.

You will be involved in day-to-day test operations, and will work alongside Propulsion Test Engineers to operate the facility. It is expected that there will be a close connection to the other test engineers, and development of a deep understanding of facility systems and requirements.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Develop PLC software for existing and future control systems in Kiruna
• Design PLC hardware setups and PLC-related networks
• Perform risk analyses and design safety-critical electrical systems
• Commission control systems and maintain/upgrade them
• Be responsible for hardware and software related topics on site
• Perform rocket engine tests as part of the local test engineering and operations team

Qualification Checklist

• Either a degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or similar, or a certified engineer in automation technology
• 2+ years of experience in automation and PLC technology
• Fluent in English
• Experience in the field of PLC programming (soft-PLC) and commissioning preferably using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or CODESYS based systems
• Experience in giving technical support and troubleshooting in the field and remotely
• Knowledge about fieldbus systems
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics

Bonus Skills:

• Knowledge of sensors/sensor signals and test equipment
• Experience designing and building PLC systems to EU and international standards, preferably with Beckhoff controllers
• Experience with functional safety system design and implementation