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Isar Aerospace is building modern launch vehicles for small and medium-sized satellites. As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in establishing and operating the company's Canadian launch facility in Canso, Nova Scotia.
Your responsibilities will span the full lifecycle of the launch site's electrical infrastructure. During the initial development phase, you will plan and design electrical systems (24VDC, 230/400VAC, 347/600VAC), create circuit diagrams for control cabinets and panels, and coordinate with internal and external parties on-site. You will construct and wire control cabinets, install electrical systems, and perform all necessary measurements and functional testing.
Once the facility becomes operational, you will transition to troubleshooting, implementing upgrades, and performing maintenance while working closely with engineering departments. Your work will include wiring sensors and actors, carrying out standardized functional testing, and preparing measurement protocols.
The role includes an extended onboarding and training period at company headquarters in Germany or at the launch site in Norway before transitioning to Canso as local operations are established. During the initial launch site development phase, flexible working arrangements may be required.
Requirements:
- Completed apprenticeship or vocational training as an electrician, electrical engineer, or similar; must be legally authorized to work on electrical systems
- Minimum 2 years of experience in planning and working with Canadian electrical systems
- Good general knowledge of electrical systems
- Experience with ECAD programs (preferably WSCAD)
- Experience with applicable electrical standards and norms (CEC/CSA)
- High reliability and sense of responsibility
- Team player with can-do attitude
- Fluent in English
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with Hazardous-Environment systems (IECEx/ATEX)
- Experience with European electrical standards and norms (EN/VDE)
- Experience with Beckhoff PLCs
