HSE Officer / Interne Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (all genders) at væridion

Your Mission:

Be part of aviation history at VÆRIDION, where we’re pioneering the world’s first electric nine-seater aircraft! As an Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Officer (all genders), you will play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-performing environment across our manufacturing and test facilities.

You will help establish and continuously improve the health, safety, and environmental framework supporting the production and testing of battery, propulsion system and aircraft. Working closely with operations and engineering, you will combine hands-on shopfloor involvement with the development of scalable HSE processes, standards, and systems.

From supporting daily safe operations in workshops and test areas to building risk assessments, SOPs, and governance structures, you will contribute directly to creating a robust and future-proof safety organisation as VÆRIDION transitions from prototype development to industrialisation.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Act as a daily point of contact for HSE topics on site in Edmo.

• Support and monitor safe execution of activities in workshops, labs, and production areas.

• Ensure employees and contractors are properly instructed and trained.

• Conduct regular safety walks, inspections, and hazard identification.

• Support incident management, including investigation and corrective actions.

• Ensure safe handling of hazardous materials, equipment, and test systems (e.g. battery testing, EPS rigs).

• Develop, implement, and maintain risk assessments (Gefährdungsbeurteilungen).

• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (Betriebsanweisungen) and safety concepts.

• Support the definition and rollout of HSE standards and policies across sites.

• Maintain and further develop the HSE documentation and matrix structure.

• Coordinate overarching safety topics such as waste management, HazMat, and access concepts.

• Ensure compliance with German occupational safety regulations (e.g. ArbSchG, DGUV).

• Interface with external safety authorities like company doctor and company health insurance (Berufsgenossenschaft).

• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and run the ASA (Arbeitsschutzausschuss) and Safety Steering Meetings.

• Support the setup of HSE structures for new facilities and activities.

• Contribute to the definition of roles, responsibilities, and safety organisation.

• Help scale HSE processes from prototype environment to industrial operations.

• Drive safety awareness and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience in HSE roles in industrial, manufacturing, aviation, or high-tech environments.

• Strong knowledge of German HSE regulations and standards.

• Experience with risk assessments, SOP creation, and safety systems.

• Qualification as Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (SiFa) in accordance with the applicable German requirements, or eligibility and willingness to obtain the required qualification.

• Hands-on mindset with the ability to work on the shop floor and at system level.

• Structured and detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

• Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach in fast-paced environments.

• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.

• Ability to balance operational needs and regulatory requirements.

• Fluent in German and English.

• Experience with battery systems is a Plus.

• Experience setting up HSE structures from scratch is a Plus.

• Fire Safety Officer is a Plus.

We recognize that women and other under-represented groups are often overlooked in our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Talent and potential can’t always be captured in a checklist.

Why us?

• Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.

• We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.

• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.

• Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.

• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.

• Choose the option that suits your needs: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.

• Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability.

• Pension scheme to support your long-term financial security.

• Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft. Enjoy the modern Balan Campus in Munich or work inside the aerospace ecosystem at TU Delft.

• Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.

• Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports

VÆRIDION was founded in 2021 to transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft. By delivering the most energy-efficient aircraft, we are building the future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses. We’re bringing together the brightest minds in aerospace, automotive engineering, and business to disrupt the aviation industry.

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