Senior Naval Architect - BSc Marine/Naval - Kristiansund

Mission Brief As a Recovery Operations Engineer in the Reusability Program, you define and mature the CONOPS for post‑flight recovery, refurbishment, and return‑to‑flight of reusable launch vehicle elements. You enable safe, repeatable, and cost‑efficient reuse by embedding recovery and refurbishment considerations into vehicle design, ground operations, and long‑term fleet operability from the outset.  Your Role in Our Space Mission * Define and evolve recovery Concept of Operations (CONOPS), covering primary recovery scenarios as well as fallback scenarios, from landing through return‑to‑flight * Evaluate and down‑select launch sites, landing zones, and ranges with respect to recovery feasibility, safety, and operations * Specify and assess recovery ground support equipment (GSE), including cranes, transport frames, barges, and port infrastructure * Define refurbishment and recycle processes, including inspection flows, repair scope, turnaround timelines, and reuse limits * Drive maintainability and operability requirements into vehicle and system design * Support integration and payload processing concepts where recovery impacts launch‑site operations * Contribute to fleet and lifecycle management strategies, including inspection intervals and retirement criteria * Develop and maintain operational cost models, including recovery, refurbishment, infrastructure, and reuse cost functions, and support cost estimation and trade studies to inform architectural and program‑level decisions  Qualification Checklist  Education & Technical Background  * Engineering education in aerospace, mechanical, civil, naval, industrial, or a closely related field, or equivalent senior industry experience  * Technical background in launcher ground operations plus recovery and refurbishment concepts for reusable launch vehicle hardware  * Proven knowledge of transport, handling, lifting, storage, inspection, and repair of large aerospace hardware and associated ground support equipment * Proven knowledge of large‑scale logistics and ground infrastructure as primary drivers of operability, cost, and turnaround time in a reusable launch vehicle fleet  Experience  * 5–10+ years in launch vehicle programs, recovery programs, or large‑scale aerospace hardware projects * Direct involvement in designing and evaluating end‑to‑end CONOPS, covering recovery logistics, ground support equipment, refurbishment, maintainability, and return‑to‑flight * Practical work with large ground support equipment and infrastructure, including recovery assets, lifting systems, transport solutions, hazardous substances supply systems and launch-site or port environments * Hands-on exposure to launch vehicle or aircraft refurbishment and post‑operation processing, including inspection strategies, repair scope definition, structural and systems assessments, and reuse or return‑to‑service considerations. * Demonstrated ability to assess how recovery and ground operations concepts drive launcher architecture, interfaces, access requirements, and design margins * Proven involvement in operational trade studies, addressing feasibility, cost drivers, turnaround time, and risk across alternative recovery and refurbishment approaches Skills & Competencies  * Ability to architect recovery and refurbishment CONOPS that are technically executable and scale with fleet growth  * Strong judgement balancing launcher design, ground support equipment capability, logistics constraints, safety, cost, and schedule * Deep practical knowledge of ground support equipment-driven constraints and their impact on recovery methods and launcher interfaces * Clear command of maintainability and refurbishment drivers, including access, wear mechanisms, handling damage, and inspection effort * Capability to challenge launcher and ground design decisions based on operational realism rather than theoretical optimization * Structured decision‑making under uncertainty, grounded in experience with real hardware, infrastructure, and field operations * Fluent in English (German is a plus)  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 * 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   Data Protection 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. 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. We use Metaview to record interview audio so our team can review it later and stay focused during the conversation. 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GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. *Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role As a Senior Executive Assistant supporting two senior leaders within GitLab's Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) organization, you'll help VP-level leaders stay focused on delivering customer value by removing friction from daily operations. You'll partner closely with the VP, Global Solution Architects and the VP, High Velocity Sales & Sales Development, bringing structure, judgment, and steady execution to a fast-moving environment. In your first year, you'll build trusted relationships, establish reliable operating rhythms, and create clarity across scheduling, travel, events, recruiting coordination, and expense processes using tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Navan, and GitLab. What you'll do * Report to and support the VP, Global Solution Architects and VP, High Velocity Sales & Sales Development, providing consistent executive support across both leaders and their respective teams. * Own complex, high-volume calendar management across multiple time zones for both VPs, balancing shifting priorities and urgent requests. * Advise leaders on time management, prioritization, delegation, and organization so they can stay focused on the highest-impact work. * Coordinate domestic and non-US travel from start to finish for both VPs, including flights, ground transportation, lodging, security needs, documentation, and schedule changes. * Plan and execute team events such as off-sites, team-building activities, and company kickoffs across both organizations. * Partner with Recruiting and hiring teams to coordinate interviews, candidate communication, and onboarding logistics. * Prepare accurate monthly expense reports for both leaders, including receipt collection and reconciliation. * Provide coverage for other executive support partners and lead special projects and ad hoc requests that support the broader CRO organization. What you'll bring * Experience supporting multiple senior leaders or VP-level executives simultaneously in a fast-moving environment, with the ability to anticipate needs and reduce operational friction across teams. * Ability to independently manage complex calendars across multiple time zones and make thoughtful recommendations on prioritization and scheduling. * Skill in coordinating domestic and non-US travel logistics, including documentation, itinerary changes, and evolving schedules. * Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Navan, and related operational processes including expense reporting and purchase support. * Experience coordinating recruiting activities and onboarding logistics in partnership with hiring teams and candidates. * Communication skills that are clear, approachable, and effective across functions and levels. * Approach to event planning and operational work that is organized, reliable, and able to balance competing priorities across multiple leaders and organizations. * Openness to candidates with transferable experience who can learn new tools quickly and adapt to changing business needs. About the team You'll join GitLab's Chief Revenue Officer organization, where executive support helps leaders stay focused on building and delivering what matters most. This role works closely with the VP, Global Solution Architects and VP, High Velocity Sales & Sales Development, and sits alongside a globally distributed group of executive support professionals who collaborate asynchronously through clear documentation, shared processes, and strong cross-functional partnership. The team is focused on reducing operational friction through thoughtful calendar management, travel coordination, event planning, recruiting support, and dependable execution in a high-volume environment. HOW GITLAB WILL SUPPORT YOU * Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being * Flexible Paid Time Off  * Team Member Resource Groups * Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Growth and Development Fund * Parental leave  * Home office support Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary. United States Salary Range $95,000—$160,000 USD HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES * Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being * Flexible Paid Time Off  * Team Member Resource Groups * Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Growth and Development Fund * Parental Leave  Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. 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