Product Controller, Launch Operations

Product Controller, Launch Operations

Isar Aerospace

Andenes, Norway

Mission Brief

As a Product Controller, Launch Operations, you will join our team on the beautiful arctic island of Andøya to perform test and launch campaigns of our Spectrum launch vehicle. You will act as a control instance for the quality and compliance of ground equipment, processes, and procedures, while also closely working with our Quality department based in Germany to ensure the quality of the flight hardware.

To do so, you will carry out in-process and final inspections, document reviews, and follow-up non-conformance reports. You will be following established processes, but will also have the opportunity to introduce new frameworks tailored to this launch site.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Shape and advance framework for product control at the Andøya launch site;
• Carry out in-process and final inspections or hardware and operations – involving ground and flight systems;
• Be involved in and follow-up on acceptance testing of flight hardware;
• Review processes and procedures, and enforce the applicable document management;
• Follow-up on non-conformance reports and risks, including the mitigating actions;
• Set-up and maintain calibration plans for tools, equipment and systems;
• Ensure proper and continuous documentation.

Qualification Checklist

• Relevant engineering qualification or engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree;
• Experience in quality inspections and assurance involving hardware (preferably including assemblies);
• Experience with document management;
• Experience with non-conformity processes and root cause analysis;
• Ability to perform in high-stress environments;
• Highly organised, effective team player with high attention to detail;
• Able to adjust self-sufficiently and quickly to a highly dynamic work environment;
• Physical dexterity is required as working in confined spaces is necessary;
• Fluency in English (Norwegian and German can be helpful).

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with fluid systems and piping/tubing involving hazardous materials;
• Knowledge rocket propulsion systems and/or structures;
• Experience with risk management processes.