Controls & Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Your Mission

The Controls & Automation Engineer will maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade the control system of the Isar rocket engine test facility near Kiruna, Sweden. They will assume technical responsibility for both software and hardware elements of the control system. There will be close collaboration with the Isar Munich control systems team for work on both this facility, and other future projects.

The Controls & Automation Engineer will be involved in day-to-day test operations, and will work alongside Propulsion Test Engineers to operate the facility. It is expected that there will be a close connection to the other test engineers, and development of a deep understanding of facility systems and requirements.

More specifically, you will:

• Develop PLC software for existing and future control systems in Kiruna
• Design PLC hardware setups and PLC-related networks
• Perform risk analyses and design safety-critical electrical systems
• Commission control systems and maintain/upgrade them
• Be responsible for hardware and software related topics on site
• Perform rocket engine tests as part of the local test engineering and operations team

Who you are and what you have

• Either a degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or similar, or a certified engineer in automation technology
• At least 2 years of experience in automation and PLC technology
• Experience in the field of PLC programming (soft-PLC) and commissioning preferably using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or CODESYS based systems
• Experience in giving technical support and troubleshooting in the field and remotely
• Knowledge about fieldbus systems
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of sensors/sensor signals and test equipment
• Experience designing and building PLC systems to EU and international standards, preferably with Beckhoff controllers
• Experience with functional safety system design and implementation

Benefits

• Virtual company shares
• Referral bonus
• Learning allowance
• Company events
• Subsidized lunch
• Wellness allowance
• Transportation to work
• Company healthcare
• Relocation support
• Temporary accommodation

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