AIT Engineer - Space Manufacturing

NXT Talent Studio; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours (core-time)

Occasional home-office options

Job summary

NXT Talent Studio is seeking an AIT Engineer (m/f/d) to lead hands-on Assembly, Integration, and Test activities for space hardware destined for European missions.

You will plan, execute, and document comprehensive AIT campaigns, including mechanical and thermal tests, while ensuring ISO 8 cleanroom standards and safe operation of cranes/MGSE. English proficiency is essential, German is a plus, and travel across Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in space/aerospace required.
• At least 3 years in space manufacturing or prototype environments.
• 5+ years in mechanical and thermal testing and setting up test procedures.
• EU work authorization and willingness to travel within Europe.

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.
• Operate cranes and MGSE safely and effectively.
• Create and review AIT/test documentation (procedures, specifications).

Skills

AIT engineering

Thermal testing

Mechanical testing

Cleanroom ISO 8

Test documentation

English communication

Travel readiness

Education

Master's or PhD in Space/Aerospace

Tools

MGSE

Cranes operation

ECSS standards knowledge

Job description

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 our client´s organisation in 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).
• Familiarity with ESA projects, processes, and ECSS standards plus German language skills as added bonus.

Your Background

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant space or aerospace discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in space manufacturing, engineering, or a prototype environment.
• 5+ years of mechanical and thermal testing experience, including setting up test procedures.
• Hands‑on expertise with AIT, MGSE, operating cranes, and ISO 8 cleanroom protocols.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various European test centers.
• Excellent English communication skills (C1 Level) and a valid EU work authorization.
• You are detail‑oriented, solution‑focused, manage time effectively, and are a true team player.
• Familiarity with ESA projects, processes, and ECSS standards is an advantage.
• German language skills are a plus.

Our Client´s 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.