Controls & Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace

DEonsitePosted Feb 16, 2026
Posting intelligenceMay be filled, listed long ago

About the role

Mission Brief

As a Controls & Automation Engineer at ISAR, you will be deeply involved in building and maintaining all kinds of test benches, test sites and launch sites for subcomponent testing up to launching rockets. This will include planning, developing and commissioning of the required control systems (Beckhoff PLC & TwinCAT 3), followed by full lifecycle support, including troubleshooting and upgrading systems.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

Develop PLC software for new and existing ground systems

Design PLC hardware setups and topologies

Perform risk analyses and design safety-critical electrical systems

Commission control systems of new ground systems and tweak to operator’s needs

Maintain and support ground systems in all phases of their lifecycle

Troubleshoot PLC systems

Qualification Checklist

A degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or the like/ A certified engineer (German: ‘staatlich geprüfter Techniker’) in automation technology

2+ years of experience in automation and PLC technology, ideally using Beckhoff PLCs

Experience in the field of PLC programming (soft-PLC) and commissioning, ideally using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or CODESYS based systems

Hands-on experience in giving technical support and troubleshooting in the field or remotely

Knowledge about industrial fieldbus systems

Basic understanding of electrical schematics

Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail

Can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills

Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

Experience with measurement technology and broad knowledge of sensors and sensor signals

Experience with functional safety system design and implementation

Benefits

Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program

30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge

Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period

Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day

Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket

Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)

Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period

Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children

And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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