Join us in developing a remotely piloted reusable spaceplane that combines the demanding performance of a rocket with the reusability of an aircraft. We&#x27;re looking for an experienced Certification Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of risks and mitigations in the flight operations domain. We need someone who can analyse the safety risks of complex UAS operations, interpret high level safety objectives, and work with engineering and flight operations teams to establish our operations are safe. You will directly contribute to the safety case that demonstrates frequent unmanned, rocket-powered flights to space are safe. If you want a narrow, heavily structured role, this is probably not for you. We are looking for someone practical, organised, and capable of taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. This role works within the Spaceplane Certification Team reporting to the Certification Team Lead. You will not have a team working directly for you but will have a high level of interaction with the Flight Operations and Systems Engineering teams. What You&#x27;ll Do Manage Certification Projects and Liaison with Civil Aviation Authorities and External Stakeholders • Engage directly with authorities to come to agreement on acceptable risk mitigations.• Where there is disagreement in acceptable approaches to safety, resolve in a manner that builds trust and enables progress.• Work closely with Flight Operations and Systems Engineering teams to provide requirements, safety objectives, set expectations, provide guidance and review their work packages.• Ensure certification deliverables are provided when needed, and work with the authorities to enable review to occur efficiently. Develop Operational Risk Assessment and Safety Case • Systematically identify all risks associated with unmanned aircraft operations using industry practices (JARUS SORA).• Decide the mitigations, standards and practices to be implemented by Design and Flight Operations teams to meet JARUS SORA operation safety objectives in the flight operations domain (i.e. OSO#01, #08, #09, #13, #16 - #20).• Take end-to-end ownership of operational constraints and mitigations to protect the public (e.g. special-use-airspace, marine navigation warnings, surveillance).• Ensure safety case mitigations are implemented and verified across the organisation and are documented in a succinct and clear manner for certification.• Develop and maintain the exposition and supporting procedures so the documents remain an accurate reflection of Dawn’s practices. Derive Appropriate Mitigations in the Operations Domain • Build relationships and manage requirements for external stakeholders that contribute to the safety case (e.g. aerodrome operators, air traffic service providers, aeronautical information service providers, training organisations).• Develop flight test and operations risk management practices that ensure adequate safety is achieved, where there is technical uncertainty during flight test, or flight of new payloads or mission profiles.• Provide leadership and mentorship, particularly to those on the flight operations team, on acceptable standards and practices for procedure validation, crew training, human factors, and human-machine interface assessments.• Establish requirements for detect and avoid systems within the operating airspace, working with engineering teams to influence their design and ensure safety objectives are met. Safety Observer • Provide independent monitoring of flight operations to ensure compliance with established procedures.• Identify unsafe conditions and safety risks during pre-flight and post-flight activities, working with teams to correct or mitigate them.• Manage crew duty, and rest periods and mitigate human factors errors during flight operations.• Ensure the emergency response plan is adequate and lead the response crew that attends the site of an aircraft emergency. What We’re Looking For You are an experienced certification engineer, flight test engineer, flight safety specialist, or launch safety official with experience in UAS operations or rocket launch operations who provides leadership and influence across a wide range of engineering and operations disciplines. You enjoy working embedded with flight operations and engineering teams and are comfortable presenting succinct safety cases for a complex operation. You take often vague safety objectives, and in a use-case where there is little-to-no precedence, can provide clear direction to the Dawn teams on how to meet them. We expect applicants to bring strong experience in at least two or three of the following areas: • Certification project management in safety-critical applications.• Unmanned aircraft operations safety case development in Medium or High-risk categories.• Civil aviation rules, airspace designation, and flight procedures.• Launch safety and launch licensing.• Quality management and&#x2F;or safety management systems. What Makes You Successful • You are highly motivated to solve complex safety risk challenges.• Comfortable balancing trade-offs in risk across technical, aviation safety, commercial, schedule domains.• You can work well with a diverse team across flight operations and engineering.• You take on feedback from peers, regulators and external agencies, and can adapt approaches to your work accordingly.• You take ownership of high-level objectives, motivate and lead the team to deliver on them.• You are creative in paths to certification, leveraging industry standards where needed but finding better methods where possible. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to help develop a first-of-its-kind aerospace vehicle operating at the intersection of aviation and spaceflight. You&#x27;ll have genuine ownership of critical vehicle functions, work alongside highly capable engineers, and help solve technical challenges that don&#x27;t exist anywhere else in the industry. Your work will directly influence how we demonstrate safety, reliability, and operational readiness as we take the vehicle from development into routine operations. Diversity &amp; Inclusion At Dawn Aerospace, we believe that diverse teams build better solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and supported to do their best work. About Dawn Aerospace Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company with a purpose.Our mission is to enable the next generation of space users by providing more sustainable and scalable ways to access and move around in space. We believe this access, in the form of a transportation network, will fundamentally change what’s possible from space. We currently focus on three areas of space transportation: <ul><li>In-space propulsion</li></ul>We&#x27;re a leading supplier of turnkey green propulsion systems for various classes of satellites. Our systems utilise safe, accessible propellants and we have over 170 of these propulsion units on more than 40 operational satellites already. A further 200 units are in production. <ul><li>In-space servicing</li></ul>Coupled with our propulsion expertise, we are ensuring that our customers&#x27; satellites are refuellable. In the coming years, Dawn will offer a refueling service to enable life extension of customer satellites. This new market is aligned with our sustainability goal to ensue a clean and safe space for everyone! <ul><li>Spaceplane</li></ul>We are developing the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever to take off from a runway, combining the extreme performance of rocket propulsion with the reusability of conventional airplanes to enable high-frequency, low-cost access to sub-orbital space.Our international teams are distributed across four locations: the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, and the USA. Apply for this Job Important! If you think you have what it takes but are unsure that you check every box, we still want to hear from you. To all recruitment agencies: Dawn Aerospace does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job’s alias, our employees, or any other company location. Dawn Aerospace will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Icehouse Ventures

Certification Engineer

Competitive Salary

Professional Development

Flexible Work

Join a progressive Kiwi MSP to tackle complex Microsoft 365 and Azure challenges in a supportive, flexible, family-first team.<ul><li>Flexible mix of on-site and office days</li><li>Real learning and career growth</li><li>Salary + Kiwisaver</li></ul>The CompanymyITmanager is a progressive, trusted Managed Service Provider that delivers exceptional IT support, cybersecurity, AI and strategic technology planning to thriving Kiwi businesses.Operating with a refreshing, business led approach rather than just a tool led focus, the team ensures clients receive proactive, high value guidance. This is a supportive, non-corporate environment where genuine partnerships and collaborative team success are at the heart of daily operations. The RoleAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high calibre, experienced intermediate to Senior Systems Engineer to join a dynamic operations team. Reporting to the Technical Director and Operations Manager, you will act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and lead the seamless delivery of infrastructure projects. This rewarding role combines remote work with active on-site client engagement, where you will take ownership of escalated technical support issues, deliver high-quality resolutions, and create clear technical documentation. You’ll use your strong communication skills to make complex technology easy to understand, ensuring a friendly and personal client experience. RequirementsThe successful candidate will bring a robust, proactive mindset along with the following attributes:<ul><li>A natural people person with excellent communication skills and a genuine ability to build strong, long term relationships with clients</li><li>Deep, demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure configuration, delivery, and support.</li><li>Solid, practical understanding of Network and cloud networking, alongside current IT security trends.</li><li>Broad, comprehensive familiarity with diverse IT hardware options and vendor solutions.</li><li>Five or more years of proven engineering experience within an intermediate or senior support or similar technical capacity.</li><li>Highly valued experience within a Managed Service Provider model, showing a sharp ability to identify billable and non-billable hours accurately.</li><li>Strong technical initiative and a talent for thinking outside the box to troubleshoot deep seated problems.</li></ul>Company Benefits<ul><li>Competitive Salary – Plus KiwiSaver on top.</li><li>Growth and Learning – Genuine opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.</li><li>A Tight Knit Team – A small, collaborative, &quot;family first&quot; culture where everyone counts.</li><li>Prime Location – An awesome office space close to the CBD, with brilliant eatery options right on our doorstep for lunch.</li><li>True Flexibility – A balanced mix of on-site, client-facing work and office-based days, with flexibility available when needed.</li></ul>Apply NowIf you are an ambitious, solutions focused professional ready to elevate your career within a highly successful Kiwi business, please submit your tailored CV and cover letter today. Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand who are available to interview in person at the time of application will be considered. MLF-4082811

RWA People

Systems Engineer (Intermediate to Senior)

<ul><li>Flexible mix of on-site and office days</li><li>Real learning and career growth</li><li>Salary + Kiwisaver</li></ul> <h6>The Opportunity</h6> The Company myITmanager is a progressive, trusted Managed Service Provider that delivers exceptional IT support, cybersecurity, AI and strategic technology planning to thriving Kiwi businesses. Operating with a refreshing, business led approach rather than just a tool led focus, the team ensures clients receive proactive, high value guidance. This is a supportive, non-corporate environment where genuine partnerships and collaborative team success are at the heart of daily operations. The Role An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high calibre, experienced intermediate to Senior Systems Engineer to join a dynamic operations team. Reporting to the Technical Director and Operations Manager, you will act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and lead the seamless delivery of infrastructure projects. This rewarding role combines remote work with active on-site client engagement, where you will take ownership of escalated technical support issues, deliver high-quality resolutions, and create clear technical documentation. You’ll use your strong communication skills to make complex technology easy to understand, ensuring a friendly and personal client experience. Requirements The successful candidate will bring a robust, proactive mindset along with the following attributes: <ul><li>A natural people person with excellent communication skills and a genuine ability to build strong, long term relationships with clients</li><li>Deep, demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure configuration, delivery, and support.</li><li>Solid, practical understanding of Network and cloud networking, alongside current IT security trends.</li><li>Broad, comprehensive familiarity with diverse IT hardware options and vendor solutions.</li><li>Five or more years of proven engineering experience within an intermediate or senior support or similar technical capacity.</li><li>Highly valued experience within a Managed Service Provider model, showing a sharp ability to identify billable and non-billable hours accurately.</li><li>Strong technical initiative and a talent for thinking outside the box to troubleshoot deep seated problems.</li></ul> Company Benefits <ul><li>Competitive Salary – Plus KiwiSaver on top.</li><li>Growth and Learning – Genuine opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.</li><li>A Tight Knit Team – A small, collaborative, &quot;family first&quot; culture where everyone counts.</li><li>Prime Location – An awesome office space close to the CBD, with brilliant eatery options right on our doorstep for lunch.</li><li>True Flexibility – A balanced mix of on-site, client-facing work and office-based days, with flexibility available when needed.</li></ul> Apply Now If you are an ambitious, solutions focused professional ready to elevate your career within a highly successful Kiwi business, please submit your tailored CV and cover letter today. Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand who are available to interview in person at the time of application will be considered. MLF-4082811

Cybersecurity Jobs in Christchurch

Certification Engineer

Systems Engineer (Intermediate to Senior)

Systems Engineer (Intermediate to Senior)