AIT Engineer

Hypersonica GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven

Top experts

Autonomy

Fast-paced

Clarity & integrity

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Job summary

Hypersonica GmbH is seeking an experienced engineer to own AIT planning for avionics and vehicle-level hardware. You will define test requirements, drive integration of subsystems, and troubleshoot issues in a fast-paced, autonomous team environment.

The role requires hands-on collaboration with technicians, strong root-cause analysis, and willingness to travel to test sites. This position contributes to Europe’s defence capabilities and technological independence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in AIT, test engineering, or systems integration for complex aerospace hardware.
• Ability to author and execute detailed test procedures.
• Hands-on work with technicians and planning at engineering level.
• Strong root-cause problem-solving under time pressure.
• Willingness to travel to test sites.

Responsibilities

• Own AIT planning for avionics and vehicle-level hardware.
• Define test requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Lead integration of subsystems into the vehicle.
• Diagnose integration anomalies and perform RCA.
• Develop and maintain AIT tooling and ground support.
• Support test readiness reviews and documentation.
• Support test and launch campaigns on-site.

Skills

AIT planning

Test engineering

Systems integration

Root-cause analysis

Hands-on work

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace)

Job description

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability

At Hypersonica, we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast.

By joining Hypersonica, you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.

We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence.

What you'll do

• Own Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) planning for avionics and vehicle-level hardware, from procedure authoring through execution and close-out.
• Define test requirements, acceptance criteria, and traceability back to design and system requirements.
• Lead integration of subsystems (avionics, harnessing, sensors, actuators) into the vehicle, coordinating with design engineers and technicians.
• Diagnose integration anomalies and drive root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Develop and maintain AIT tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment requirements.
• Support test readiness reviews and maintain build/test documentation in line with traceability requirements.
• Support test and launch campaigns on-site, including at external test ranges as required.

Who you are

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience in AIT, test engineering, or systems integration for complex electromechanical/aerospace hardware.
• Able to author and execute detailed test procedures and interpret results against requirements.
• Comfortable working hands-on alongside technicians as well as at a planning/engineering level.
• Strong root-cause problem-solving skills under time pressure.
• Willingness to travel to test/launch sites as required.

What we offer

• A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.
• Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.
• High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.
• A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.
• A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.
• Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

Security and Eligibility Requirement

Due to the nature of the work we undertake, applicants must be a EU/Nato/German citizen, and be eligible for German Security Clearance.

At Hypersonica, every hire raises the bar. We are deliberately small, intensely capable, and deeply mission-driven.

Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.