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You will lead all launch related activities while simultaneously building and managing the Canadian legal entity, ensuring compliance, infrastructure readiness, and strong relationships with authorities and partners. \nThis is a rare opportunity to shape a national spaceport presence from day one. In the early years, your primary mission will be to build the foundation for future launch campaigns: securing regulatory approvals, developing infrastructure, establishing operational processes, and assembling a high performing team. You will lead the development of the site, prepare all systems and procedures for launch readiness, and ensure the Canadian entity is fully compliant, well governed, and aligned with our global organization. Once the site becomes operational, you will oversee launch campaigns, pad operations, and mission execution. \nYou will report to the Canadian Board of Directors and disciplinarily to the VP Mission & Launch Operations and work closely with global teams in Germany, Norway and Sweden across Launch Operations, Engineering, HR, Finance, Legal, and Infrastructure.\nYour Role in Our Space Mission: \n1. Launch Operations Leadership \nBuild Up Phase: \nLead the development of the Canadian launch site from concept to operational readiness\nBuild relationships with Canadian authorities to secure necessary launch, environmental, and operational approvals\nDefine the operational architecture for future launch campaigns, including procedures, staffing plans, and safety frameworks\nCoordinate with global engineering and launch teams to ensure site design aligns with vehicle requirements \nLocally implement documentation, processes, and tools needed for future launch operations\nOversee procurement, contractor management, and construction activities related to launch infrastructure \nRecruit and develop the initial launch site team\nOperational Phase: \nOversee all launch-related activities, including vehicle integration, pad readiness, payload integration, and lift-off chronology\nDevelop detailed launch plans and campaign timelines in coordination with global launch teams\nLead and grow a multidisciplinary launch operations team as the site scales\nIdentify opportunities to shorten launch campaign timelines and improve operational efficiency\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date launch documentation aligned with global standards\nMonitor launch performance, conduct post-launch reviews, and drive continuous improvement\n 2. Managing Director Responsibilities\nStrategic Leadership \nEstablish the Canadian entity and build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement\nFoster strong alignment with the parent company and global stakeholders\nRepresent the company in Canada as its senior executive and public face\nOperational Management \nServe as the registered Managing Director, ensuring daily operations comply with Canadian legislation and Board directives\nOversee administrative operations until the Manager Infrastructure, Safety & Service is hired, after which you remain accountable for overall governance\nImplement lean, compliant, and product-centric processes aligned with global guidelines\nCorporate Governance & Compliance \nEnsure the Canadian entity operates within Canadian corporate governance principles and regulatory frameworks\nMaintain transparent and accountable organizational structures and statutory reporting\nImplement internal controls and risk management systems\nStay current on legislative changes and ensure organizational compliance\nFinancial Management \nOversee lawful maintenance of accounts and sound financial management\nCollaborate with global Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring\nSupport financial audits and ensure timely reporting\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities and drive financial efficiency\nHuman Resources & Employee Relations \nPartner with global Talent teams to ensure compliant HR policies and processes \nSupport constructive labor relations and communication with employee representatives\nStakeholder & Regulatory Engagement \nAct as the primary point of contact for Canadian authorities, regulatory bodies, and local partners\nBuild strong relationships with suppliers, industry partners, and community stakeholders\nRepresent the company at industry events, conferences, and public forums\nProvide regular updates to the Board on performance, risks, and strategic initiatives \nRisk, Safety & Security Management \nIdentify operational and organizational risks and develop mitigation strategies\nImplement robust HSE policies to protect employees, assets, and the community\nOversee audits of third-party vendors to ensure compliance with safety and security standards \nContinuously enhance security measures to protect against threats and vulnerabilities\nQualification Checklist \n10+ years in aerospace, launch operations, or complex industrial operations\nProven leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams in high-reliability environments\nExperience establishing or scaling a new site, facility, or business unit\nBackground working with regulators, government agencies, or permitting authorities\nStrong track record managing contractors, infrastructure projects, and operational budgets\nLeadership & Management \nExecutive-level presence with the ability to represent the company to authorities and partners\nComfortable building a team and operational structure from the ground up\nSkilled at decision-making in ambiguous, fast-changing environments\nStrong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills\nTechnical & Operational Skills \nSolid understanding of launch operations or comparable safety-critical processes\nStrong project management capabilities, including scheduling, budgeting, and contractor oversight\nGovernance & Compliance \nUnderstanding of corporate governance, statutory obligations, and internal controls\nExperience ensuring compliance with labor, financial, environmental, or safety regulations\nAbility to implement processes aligned with a parent company’s standards\nCommunication & Interpersonal Skills \nExcellent communicator with the ability to engage regulators, partners, employees, and the public\nSkilled in producing clear reports, presentations, and operational documentation\nHigh emotional intelligence and ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders\nHigh integrity, accountability, and sound judgment\nEntrepreneurial mindset with resilience and adaptability\nPassion for space, engineering, and building something from the ground up \nWho we are\n\nWe 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.\nOur mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.\nWe 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.\nWe'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!\nWant to find out more about us?\nVisit www.isaraerospace.com\nData Protection\n We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.\nDisclaimer\n Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. 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