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Associate, POQ (Production, Operations & Quality) (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace

Isar Aerospace

Operations, Quality Assurance
Ottobrunn, Germany
Posted on Mar 13, 2026

Mission Brief

As Associate for the Production, Operations & Quality (POQ) division, you will be the right-hand person to the Vice President POQ, supporting them in both strategic and operational tasks. You will play a coordinating role in major projects, such as the planning and execution of a site relocation, and act as a sparring partner. With your broad expertise in production and engineering, you ensure that all activities are optimally aligned and contribute to the long-term development of the organization.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

  • Managing, coordinating, and tracking cross-functional initiatives and projects (e.g., site relocation)
  • Analyzing and optimizing existing production, operations, and quality processes
  • Interface management between production, engineering, quality assurance, and other relevant departments
  • Acting as a sparring partner for the VP POQ in all strategic and production-related matters
  • Supporting the development and implementation of long-term strategies and organizational structures
  • Conducting trend and competitive analyses to identify potential for improvement
  • A high level of motivation and interest, as well as active involvement in the further development and optimization of rocket systems.

Qualification Checklist

  • University degree in engineering, production technology, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, or a comparable field
  • Several years of professional experience in production, engineering, or related areas, with proven expertise in solution-oriented action for quickly and effectively solving complex challenges
  • Demonstrable experience in leading and coordinating complex projects, preferably in a production environment
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, communication strength, and a high degree of initiative
  • Ability to clearly present and prioritize complex issues
  • Team player with a hands-on mentality
  • Strong enthusiasm for high technologies
  • Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken

Benefits

  • Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
  • 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
  • Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
  • Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
  • Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
  • Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
  • Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
  • Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
  • Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
  • 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

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.