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We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast.\nAs our Launch Operations Lead, you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.\nWe hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence.\nWhat you’ll do\nReporting to the Head of Launch Vehicle, build and lead one launch operations team across Germany and the UK, responsible for the practical preparation and execution of solid rocket motor operations.\nLead hazardous operations involving solid rocket motors, from preparation and auxiliary hardware integration through ground handling, launcher installation and operation during flight test campaigns.\nDevelop and maintain assembly, integration and operating procedures for solid rocket motor test firings and launch campaigns.\nBuild the team’s capability through training, rehearsals and hands-on coaching, ensuring people, tooling and equipment are ready for deployment.\nEmbed a strong safety culture and exercise sound operational judgement as weather, hardware status and range conditions change, working closely with safety specialists and range personnel.\nLiaise with partner launch ranges and production facilities, contributing to ground safety, flight safety and campaign readiness activities.\nWork with Mechanical, Systems and Electrical teams to resolve integration issues and improve hardware assembly and operational readiness.\nContribute to post-test analysis and anomaly investigations, turning campaign experience into better procedures, equipment and training.\nWho you are\nA hands-on mechanical or aerospace engineer, or someone with equivalent practical experience, who combines technical judgement with strong craftsmanship.\nProfessional experience delivering assembly, integration, testing or field operations on complex hardware in aerospace, defence or a comparable safety-critical environment.\nEvidence of leading engineers or technicians and taking responsibility for practical delivery, team readiness and safe execution.\nSound judgement around hazards, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, recognise changing conditions and escalate concerns early.\nThe ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD models and translate them into clear, workable assembly and operating procedures.\nA practical problem-solver who is comfortable troubleshooting hardware and integration issues in fast-moving prototype environments.\nA clear communicator who can coordinate a team across Germany and the UK and work effectively with international range and facility partners.\nWillingness to travel regularly, including multi-week campaigns at partner launch ranges.\nSolid rocket motor, explosives or launch operations experience is highly valuable. 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