AIT Engineer (Junior & Experienced) | Airbus Projects in Germany

Orbital Critical Systems; Immenstaad am Bodensee; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Language training

Tax return covered first year

Permanent German contract

Job summary

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) seeks AIT Engineers to join our on‑site teams in Germany, supporting Airbus projects. Immenstaad is among the locations. The role focuses on electrical and functional testing of optical subsystems, test procedures, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet quality, schedule, and cost targets.

We offer a permanent German contract, relocation and language training, plus accommodation support. Fluency in English and German is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace or related field.
• English level B2/C1 mandatory.
• German level B1 mandatory.
• Citizenship of a European country required.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute electrical and functional tests for optical subsystems and payloads.
• Develop test procedures, procure auxiliary test equipment, and assess test results.
• Investigate test anomalies, identify root causes, and implement solutions in time‑critical environments.
• Work closely with project teams to optimize quality, schedule, and cost.
• Support non‑conformances investigations in line with quality standards.
• Manage and maintain test tooling and infrastructure.

Skills

English proficiency

German proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace or related field

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for AIT Engineers to join our on‑site teams in Germany, supporting strategic projects with Airbus

Locations include Immenstaad

Why join us?

Competitive salary: 50,000 – 65,000 €

Support in finding accommodation and German language training.

Full relocation assistance, administrative support

The company covers your German tax return for the first year.

Permanent German contract + long‑term projects

Team-building activities and regular technical follow‑ups

Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment

What you will do:

• Electrical & Functional Testing: Define and execute electrical and functional tests for optical subsystems and payloads.

• Test Equipment & Procedures: Develop test procedures, procure auxiliary test equipment, and assess test results.

• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate test anomalies, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions in time‑critical environments.

• Project Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to optimize quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

• Quality & Non‑Conformances: Support non‑conformance investigations in line with company quality standards.

• Tooling & Infrastructure: Manage and maintain test tooling and infrastructure.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Mechanic, Electrical, Aerospace or a related field

• B2/C1 English Level – mandatory.

• B1 German Level – mandatory.

• Applicants must hold citizenship of a European country.