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Isar Aerospace is seeking an LCA & Environmental Data Specialist to establish and lead life cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental data capabilities from the ground up. This is a foundational role for a fast-growing aerospace company focused on sustainable, environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites.
You will be responsible for conducting Life Cycle Assessments in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards, defining goal and scope, developing Life Cycle Inventories, performing impact assessments, and interpreting results with clear documentation of assumptions and methodological choices. You will establish structured, scalable processes for environmental data management, ensuring data quality, consistency, completeness, and traceability across the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting and developing LCA models for products, components, materials, and processes
- Collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Testing, and Infrastructure teams to collect and understand environmental, operational, material, and supplier data
- Developing and maintaining LCA models and datasets in openLCA and relevant LCA databases
- Analyzing LCA results to identify environmental hotspots and improvement opportunities
- Translating complex environmental data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Supporting environmental and LCA-related customer, project, and contractual requirements
- Contributing to the development of environmental KPIs and methodologies to measure and track environmental performance
- Working closely with an Ecodesign Engineer to identify and evaluate potential environmental improvements
You will work in a cross-functional technical environment, collaborating with multiple departments to understand the environmental impact of products throughout their lifecycle. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to independently structure complex data while maintaining stakeholder communication.
Requirements:
- Degree in a relevant technical, scientific, environmental, or data-related field (Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or comparable discipline)
- Practical experience conducting Life Cycle Assessments in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044
- Strong understanding of LCA methodology, including goal and scope definition, Life Cycle Inventory, Life Cycle Impact Assessment, and interpretation of results
- Experience developing and maintaining LCA models and environmental datasets
- Experience with openLCA or comparable LCA software
- Familiarity with LCA databases and use of primary, secondary, and supplier-specific data
- Strong analytical skills and confidence working with complex and potentially incomplete datasets, including ability to assess data quality, consistency, and traceability
- Ability to independently collect and structure environmental data and collaborate across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Testing, and other functions
- Ability to interpret and clearly communicate LCA results, environmental hotspots, assumptions, and improvement opportunities to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional technical environment
- Highly organized, structured, and detail-oriented working style
- Fluent in English and German
- Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or other complex technical products is a plus
