Spaceport Operations Specialist

Andoya Space

Andenes, Nordland
Fast
Fulltid

3 dager siden

About the positionAndøya Spaceport officially opened in November 2023, and became Europe's first operational launch site for small satellite launch vehicles (SSLVs) in March 2025. The first out of three launch pads is currently in operation and hosted the maiden test flight of ISAR Aerospace's Spectrum launch vehicle this year.The Operations Department is responsible for preparing for and conducting ground and launch operations at Andøya Spaceport in accordance with established regulations and best safety practices. To prepare for increasing cadence, we seek candidates with relevant experience and motivation to join the dynamic team.Experience from the operational domain would be an asset.If selected for the positions you will be assigned responsibilities according to experience and receive training and assignment to become part of the operational team for ground and launch operations.This is an ambitious project in a rapidly evolving NewSpace environment; we seek candidates with initiative, independence, flexibility, and willingness to take responsibility. The positions will be located on Andøya.
Start-up as soon as possible.Working tasks/responsibilities

Prepare, plan and conduct operations as Flight Safety Officer, Meteorology Officer, Ground Safety Officer, Maritime Surveillance Officer, Launch Safety Officer or other operational roles.
Support systems procurement with operational input.
Help to develop and conduct operational training.
Conduct risk and safety assessments and prepare plans and procedures.
Support and maintain a good and just safety culture.
Help collect and implement lessons learned from operations.
Support customers (new and existing) on the spaceport.

Qualifications - education

Education in a relevant discipline (i.e. aerospace, defence, safety, engineering, oil&gas, maritime, …). Experience can compensate for lacking formal competences.
Experience in project management, space systems/industry, launchers or ground systems technology and/or operations would be an asset.
Experience with safety in hazardous environments would be an asset.
Fluent in written and oral English
Driver's license class B

Personal qualities

Safety awareness.
Organized and structured.
Flexible and deployable.
Co-operative and good communication and writing skills.
Enthusiasm to succeed in the NewSpace-environment.

The candidate must be eligible to obtain a Norwegian security clearance.During certain periods, this role will be part of a coordinated work schedule, with hours averaged over time in line with current regulations.We can offerThe position is located at Andøya in a growing, international working environment. Pay will be negotiated upon hire. We offer good pension and welfare schemes, good staff insurance (including health insurance) and social benefits.Key informationApplication deadline:15.09.2025Employer:Andøya SpaceTown/city:ANDENESTitle:Spaceport Operations SpecialistPositions:3Employment type:Permanent positionFull-time/part-time:Full-timePercentage of full-time:100Webcruiter ID:5009651962Social sharing :ContactsMouna PetitjeanOperations ManagerEmail: mouna.petitjean@andoyaspace.noYngve WiikDirector of Launch Operations & AssetsEmail: yngve.wiik@andoyaspace.noAddress: Bleiksveien 46 og/eller Nordmela, 8480 ANDENES, NorwayAbout the employerAndøya Spaceport is a fully owned subsidiary of Andøya Space, which is a Norwegian aerospace company. We enable scientists to explore Earth`s atmosphere with sounding rockets, balloons, unmanned aircraft and advanced ground-based instrumentation. We anable engineers to test new aerospace and defense related technology. We educate and inspire the next generation scientists and engineers. Andøya Spaceport officially opened in November 2023, and became Europe's first operational launch site for small satellite launch vehicles (SSLVs) in March 2025.

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