Functional Safety Engineer (ISO 26262, Product safety)

Role summary

This position is based in Canso, Nova Scotia. During the initial launch site development phase, flexible working arrangements may be required. The role includes an extended onboarding period at our headquarters in Germany or at our launch site in Norway.

Responsibilities

• Act as the ground safety focal point for the launch site operator and regulatory bodies
• Ensure that range safety requirements and regulations for public and mission personnel are appropriately incorporated into the design of launch site facilities, hazardous processing areas and operational concepts
• Set up efficient processes together with the organization's global launch operations and engineering teams as well as the launch site operator on managing hazard assessments, safety reviews and approvals
• Actively participate in the development of emergency response plans together with internal and external stakeholders
• Support qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for operations sizing
• Support safety submission and licensing application activities for ground operations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of advanced risk assessment methods
• Work closely with other safety departments like HSE to establish a coherent safety framework for the site
• Coordinate and review operational hazard analyses for ground operations and assure compliance to range safety requirements
• Raise, track and verify implementation and closure of safety-related actions arising from operational activities
• Continuously improve safety processes and risk assessment models in close cooperation with our global and local operation teams and safety departments
• Support payload safety submissions in cooperation with the mission management team

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in safety engineering, risk management, operations engineering, launch operations, defense, aviation, chemical processing, oil and gas or other high-hazard industries.
• Experience in preparation of hazardous operations involving propellants, explosives, pressurized systems, cryogenics, or hazardous materials
• Experience performing risk assessments and safety reviews in complex technical environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks and safety management systems
• Strong understanding of emergency preparedness and incident response principles
• Ability to coordinate safety activities across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with launch vehicles, spaceports, launch range operations, or other spaceflight activities