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Isar Aerospace, a fast-growing space technology company, is seeking an Environmental Management Specialist to build and scale their environmental management framework from the ground up. This is a foundational role that will establish robust processes for environmental compliance and operational environmental management across the company's sites and production activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Environmental Management System, including processes, responsibilities, documentation, objectives, and controls
- Identify, assess, and manage applicable environmental legal and regulatory requirements; establish and maintain a structured environmental legal register and compliance evaluation process
- Coordinate environmental permits, notifications, and regulatory obligations; support communication with relevant authorities
- Manage environmental topics related to waste, water, emissions, hazardous substances, resource consumption, and other environmental aspects
- Identify and assess environmental aspects, impacts, risks, and opportunities; establish appropriate mitigation and monitoring measures
- Plan and perform environmental audits, inspections, compliance assessments, and corrective actions; develop environmental KPIs and support continuous performance improvement
- Support the establishment of consistent environmental standards and processes across different company locations and future sites
- Work closely with Infrastructure, Production Execution, Legal, Engineering, Procurement, and other departments to integrate environmental requirements into daily operations
The role offers the opportunity to shape environmental strategy at a venture-backed aerospace company focused on sustainable, environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites.
Requirements:
- Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, or comparable field
- Several years of professional experience in environmental management or environmental compliance, ideally within a manufacturing or technical environment
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and operational environmental requirements
- Practical experience with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001 and/or EMAS)
- Experience with environmental permitting, compliance assessments, audits, or regulatory interactions
- Ability to independently establish processes and structures
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Confident communication style and ability to work effectively with different stakeholders
- Solution-oriented mindset with a strong focus on ensuring environmental compliance
- Fluent in English and German
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, chemicals, or another highly regulated technical industry is a plus
