--- title: 'Associate, CEO Office (f/m/d) at Isar Aerospace SE' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-ceo-office-f-m-d-isar-aerospace-se-parsdorf-bavaria-gmhv5rm3m6ax' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-07' --- # Associate, CEO Office (f/m/d) at Isar Aerospace SE - **Company:** Isar Aerospace SE - **Location:** Parsdorf Bavaria, Germany - **Posted:** 2026-11-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/isaraerospace/jobs/5029437101 ## Job description Mission Brief As part of the CEO Office, you will work on topics that cut across functions and require a company-wide perspective. Your role combines analytical work, executive-level communication and hands-on project ownership. Your Role in Our Space Mission: - Preparing Board and Executive Leadership meetings, including structuring agendas, developing presentations and decision materials, and coordinating input from senior stakeholders across the organization - Creating high-quality executive presentations, analyses and briefing materials for the CEO and Executive Leadership Team - Synthesizing complex technical, commercial and organizational topics into clear, concise and decision-ready materials - Supporting on strategic and operational priorities across the company - Taking ownership of selected cross-functional and strategic projects, from initial problem structuring and analysis through implementation - Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses to support key management decisions - Working closely with senior leaders and functional teams to gather information, challenge assumptions and drive topics forward - Tracking key initiatives, decisions and commitments and ensuring effective follow-through - Supporting selected external engagements with shareholders, partners and other key stakeholders - Identifying issues that require senior management attention and helping develop pragmatic solutions - Contributing to the continuous development of processes and ways of working within the CEO Office ## Who You Are You are intellectually curious, highly structured and comfortable working on complex topics with limited guidance. You enjoy moving between detailed analysis and the bigger strategic picture and can communicate your conclusions clearly to senior audiences. Qualification Checklist - A strong academic background in business, economics, engineering, natural sciences or a related field - 3–5 years of relevant professional experience, for example in strategy consulting, investment banking, venture capital, a corporate strategy function, a CEO/Executive Office or a similarly demanding environment - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar and complex topics - Excellent PowerPoint skills and a strong ability to build compelling, executive-level presentations - Strong quantitative skills and confidence working with financial and operational data - The ability to distill large amounts of information into the few points that matter for a decision - Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including confidence working with senior executives - A high level of ownership and the ability to independently drive projects forward - Strong attention to detail and exceptionally high quality standards - Sound judgment and absolute discretion when working with confidential or sensitive information - The ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines - Excellent written and spoken English; German is an advantage What Makes You Successful in This Role You are not looking for a role where someone hands you a clearly defined task and tells you exactly how to solve it. A topic might start with a question from the CEO, an upcoming Board meeting or an issue that cuts across several parts of the organization. You are able to structure the problem, identify what information is needed, engage the right people and turn the result into a clear recommendation or decision document. You are equally comfortable working through an analysis, challenging the storyline of a Board presentation and coordinating a project with senior stakeholders across the company. You understand that materials for the CEO and Board need to be concise, accurate and decision-oriented. You care about the logic behind a presentation as much as the quality of the slides themselves. Most importantly, you enjoy taking ownership of difficult problems and working at the center of a fast-growing technology company. ## 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 - 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 - Flexible mobility budget: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance - 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](http://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](https://isaraerospace.com/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. ## About Isar Aerospace SE ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Isar Aerospace is a German launch service provider developing the Spectrum two-stage liquid‑fueled rocket to offer cost‑effective, flexible access to space for small and medium satellites and constellations. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series C extension, total funding >€500 million) - **Headquarters**: Ottobrunn (near Munich), Germany - **Founded**: March 2018 - **Founders**: Daniel Metzler, Markus Brandl, Josef Peter Fleischmann ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Aerospace / Space Launch Services - **Target customers**: B2B – satellite operators (small‑sat & constellation), government agencies, defense organizations - **Mission / purpose**: *“Opening space for future generations”* – enabling scalable, sovereign access to space to drive progress and sustainable technological development. ## Products & Services - **Spectrum (Launch Vehicle)**: A high‑performance, two‑stage, liquid‑fueled rocket designed to deliver up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Available in three service models: - **Dedicated**: Fly alone with full control over orbit and launch date. - **Rideshare**: Share a flight to a predetermined orbit for lower cost. - **Performance**: Customizable launch configurations for specific mission needs. - **In‑house Manufacturing**: Over 80% of the rocket is produced internally, leveraging additive manufacturing (3D printing), carbon composite materials, and highly automated production lines for scalability and quality. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric (Funding)**: Total private capital raised exceeds **€500 million** (latest round: €270 million secured in June 2026 to expand sovereign space capabilities). [isaraerospace.com](https://www.isaraerospace.com/) - **Notable Investors**: 7‑Industries Holding, Bayern Kapital, Lombard Odier, NATO Innovation Fund, Earlybird, Airbus Ventures, Lakestar, HV Capital, Porsche SE, Ann‑Kristin and Paul Achleitner. - **Growth Signals**: - **400+ employees** from nearly 50 nations (2024–2026). [isaraerospace.com](https://www.isaraerospace.com/) - Second test flight of Spectrum *(“Onward and Upward”)* scheduled for 2026 after the first test flight in March 2025. - Partnered with **Andøya Space** (Norway, 20‑year lease), **CNES** (first private launch from Guiana Space Centre), **Exotrail** (multiple launch services), **Maritime Launch Services** (Nova Scotia spaceport), and **TKMS** (Canadian Patrol Submarine Project). - Awarded the **European Commission EIC Horizon Prize** “Low‑Cost Space Launch” (€10 million grant). - First active debris removal mission with **Astroscale**. ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertical integration**: 80%+ in‑house rocket production provides maximum control, speed, and cost efficiency. - **Advanced manufacturing**: Automated production, additive manufacturing, and carbon composite technologies enable rapid scaling. - **Data‑driven approach**: Real‑time analytics throughout design, manufacturing, and launch operations reduce risk. - **First fully private European launch solution**: Sovereign access to space for European customers, independent of traditional government programs. - **Launch site diversity**: Access to multiple spaceports (Norway, French Guiana, Canada) offers flexibility and resilience. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling production** to meet growing demand for small/medium satellite launches and constellations. - **Expanding sovereign space capabilities** for European and allied nations (defense, communications, Earth observation). - **Opening new launch sites** (Nova Scotia, Canada) and extending partnerships with space agencies and commercial operators. - **Sustainability**: Minimizing environmental impact through efficient manufacturing and launch operations. - **Debris removal** (Astroscale partnership) to support a cleaner orbital environment. ## Why Work Here - **International, fast‑paced environment** – Employees from nearly 50 nations, headquartered in Munich with offices/locations in Kiruna (Sweden) and Andøya (Norway). - **Culture of innovation** – Guided by six principles: Teamwork, Respect, Focus, Positivity, Performance, and Leadership. - **Mission‑driven work** – The company explicitly positions itself as disrupting the space industry, offering a “once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity” to shape the future of European space. - **Hiring process** – 3‑step process (Apply → Interview → Decision), typically 2–4 weeks response time. Practical assignments may be part of the interview for some roles. Applications accepted in English or German. - **Work style**: Likely on‑site at their engineering and production facilities in Ottobrunn, with site visits to launch pads. No explicit remote/hybrid policy found, but the company emphasizes “be proactive and agile” and “contribute excellence.” - **Perks & benefits**: Not detailed on website, but the company highlights “work equals passion” and a strong sense of purpose. ## Sources 1. [Isar Aerospace Official Website](https://www.isaraerospace.com/) – products, mission, career page, funding announcements 2. [Isar Aerospace Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isar_Aerospace) – founding, funding rounds, test launches, partnerships 3. 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