AIT Engineer (m/f/d) - Space Manufacturing

NXT Talent Studio; München; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home office options

Job summary

NXT Talent Studio is seeking an AIT Engineer (m/f/d) to join a dynamic space engineering team. In this role you will plan, prepare, execute, and document AIT activities for space structures and flight hardware.

You will define and monitor mechanical and thermal tests (modal, vibration, TVAC, thermal balance) and assist with thermal hardware integration. The position offers exposure to ESA-grade projects and a growing company environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) campaigns.
• Strong background in mechanical and thermal test setups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, execute, and document AIT activities for space structures and flight hardware.
• Define, optimize, set up, and monitor mechanical and thermal tests (modal, vibration, TVAC, thermal balance).
• Integrate thermal hardware including thermistors and thermostats.
• Ensure ISO 8 cleanroom compliance during AIT activities.
• Safe operation of cranes and MGSE.
• Create and review AIT/test documentation (procedures/specifications).

Skills

AIT testing experience

Mechanical testing

Job description

NXT Talent Studio | Empowering Careers. Enabling Organizations.

Shape the Future of Space Exploration as an AIT Engineer (m/f/d)

Are you passionate about space and want to work on hardware that actually goes into orbit? We are looking for an AIT Engineer to join a dynamic, growing space engineering company. Here, you will find a highly international team spanning 24 nations, combined with the agility and relaxed atmosphere of an expert group. We are looking for dedicated engineers who have already gained deep testing experience and want to further strengthen European technological capabilities and strategic independence in the space market.

In this position, you will take on comprehensive hands-on responsibility. You will plan, prepare, execute, and document Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities. Our client develops leading space technology across Europe, and they will rely on your expertise to implement mechanical and thermal test campaigns (such as modal, vibration, TVAC, and thermal balance tests) for prominent ESA missions.

Your Responsibilities

• Planning, preparation, execution, and documentation of Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities as well as mechanical and thermal test campaigns for space structures and flight hardware.
• Definition, optimization, setup, and monitoring of mechanical and thermal tests, including modal, vibration, TVAC, and thermal balance tests.
• Integration of thermal hardware, including thermistors and thermostats.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 8 cleanroom conditions during all relevant AIT activities.
• Safe and effective operation of cranes and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE).
• Creation and review of AIT and test documentation (e.g., procedures and specifications).

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with ESA projects, processes, and ECSS standards
• German language skills

What we offer

• Flat hierarchies, an open communication culture, and a relaxed, multicultural work environment.
• Modern working conditions with flexible hours (core-time framework) and occasional home-office options.
• High-impact, direct work on flight hardware with a tangible influence on future space missions.
• 30 vacation days per year.
• An environment that provides scope for individual growth and diverse development opportunities in a growing company.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

We and our client believe in the power of diversity and foster an inclusive work environment. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity. Your qualifications and your passion for space engineering are what count for us.