Controls & Automation Technician (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace

Kiruna, SEonsitePosted May 8, 2025
Posting intelligenceMay be filled, listed long ago

About the role

Mission Brief

The Controls & Automation Technician is part of a team responsible for operating, maintaining and upgrading Isar Aerospace’s engine test facility located at Esrange in the Swedish Arctic. The role encompasses responsibility for the test facility's electrical system, including schematic design, construction, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting.

We are currently not conducting an active recruitment process for this position. However, we are building a talent pool and would be delighted to consider your profile for future opportunities.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

Wire and commission test facility electrical and pneumatic elements of automated control systems, including sensors, actuators, and controls panels and cabinets

Perform basic upgrades and troubleshooting on the facility PLC system

Prepare engines and related subsystems for development and flight testing

Own and maintain relevant tooling and equipment

Perform maintenance on the facility electrical system , and develop and keep current the maintenance plan

Assess and mitigate safety risks for electrical systems

Lead and execute continuous improvement projects to develop an efficient and presentable team workspace

Support operations as required, including performing manual operations on pressurized and cryogenic systems

Qualification Checklist

Associate degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field

Proven experience as an electrician, preferably in a high-tech or industrial setting

Familiarity with ATEX regulations, high-pressure environments, and cryogenic systems is highly desirable

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical field

Fluent in Swedish

Benefits

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

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

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

Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our allowance for wellness activities

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

Relocation help: we offer temporary housing accommodation in Kiruna to support you during your transition period until you secure your own residence

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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