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Isar Aerospace · Canso, Canada · Nova Scotia, Canada · Electronics · first seen 2026-10-14

The Role

As Electrical Engineer, you will help build the launchpad in Canada for the Spectrum launcher and associated test benches. You will engineer electrical cabinets, panels and systems, coordinate the electrical build-up and commissioning, then troubleshoot and maintain systems as the facility enters operations.

The position is based in Canso, Nova Scotia. During the initial launch site development phase, flexible working arrangements may be required. You will complete extended onboarding and training at headquarters in Germany or the launch site in Norway before transitioning to Canso as local operations are established.

Your Responsibilities

  • Planning of electrical systems (24VDC, 230/400VAC, 347/600VAC)
  • Coordination of internal and external parties on-site
  • Creating circuit diagrams for control cabinets and panels
  • Wiring different kinds of sensors and actors
  • Constructing and wiring of control cabinets
  • Installing control cabinets and other electrical systems and carrying out all necessary measurements
  • Troubleshooting of electrical systems
  • Carrying out standardized functional testing of control cabinets and preparation of measurement protocols

Required Qualifications

  • Completed apprenticeship or vocational training as an electrician, electrical engineer or similar; licensed to work on electrical systems
  • At least 2 years of experience in planning and working with Canadian electrical systems
  • Good general knowledge of electrical systems
  • Experience with ECAD programs (preferably WSCAD)
  • Experience with applicable electrical standards and norms (CEC/CSA)
  • High reliability and sense of responsibility
  • Teamplayer with a can-do attitude
  • Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

  • Experience with Hazardous-Environment systems (IECEx/ATEX)
  • Experience with European electrical standards and norms (EN/VDE)
  • Experience with Beckhoff PLCs