AIT & Test Infrastructure Engineer - Solar Arrays (f/m/d)

Dcubed GmbH; Germering; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dcubed GmbH is seeking an AIT & Test Infrastructure Engineer - Solar Arrays to own hardware verification from breadboard to flight demonstrator. You will develop test setups, integrate hardware, design GSE, run campaigns, and drive rapid learning through hands-on experiments.

You will build and test prototypes, lead vibration, thermal and deployment campaigns, and contribute to the evolution of aerospace test infrastructure while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in Germany.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years in mechanical design or space hardware development.
• Proven experience developing complex mechanical systems from concept to testing, qualification, and production.
• Strong CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate and test hardware.
• Define satellite/payload integration approach with the team.
• Implement satellite/payload integration procedures.
• Support verification and validation activities.
• GSE design, development and execution.
• Execute hardware lifecycle from concept to breadboard to engineering model.
• Test infrastructure and laboratory support.
• Define and execute development and qualification test campaigns, including vibration, shock, deployment and thermal.
• Support rapid prototyping and continuous improvement of products and engineering methodologies.

Skills

English fluency

Hands-on mentality

Strong problem-solving

Execution speed

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC milling

3D printing

Job description

About the role

As our AIT & Test Infrastructure Engineer - Solar Arrays (f/m/d) you will own the practical execution of hardware verification and validation activities from breadboard to flight demonstrator by developing test setups, integrating hardware, designing GSE, executing campaigns, and driving rapid learning cycles through hands‑on experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Assembly, Integration and hardware testing

• Actively involved with the team in the definition of the Satellite and/or payload integration approach.

• Responsible for the implementation of Satellite and/or Payload integration procedures.

• Support in verification & validation activities

• GSE design, development and execution

• Execute project lifecycle hardware from concept to breadboards to engineering model

• Test infrastructure and laboratory support

• Define and execute development and qualification test campaigns, including vibration, shock, deployment and thermal.

• Support rapid prototyping, hands‑on experimentation, and continuous improvement of products and engineering methodologies.

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, or space hardware development.

• Proven experience developing complex mechanical systems from concept through testing, qualification, and production.

• Strong expertise in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)

• Experience designing and executing qualification and verification campaigns for aerospace or high-performance hardware.

• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing and prototyping of metal and plastic components using additive manufacturing, CNC machining, milling, turning, laser cutting, and other fabrication techniques.

• Experience building and testing prototypes, breadboards, engineering models, and development hardware.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to tackle complex and ambiguous engineering challenges.

• Hands‑on mentality with a passion for building, testing, and improving hardware.

• Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatism and execution speed.

• Comfortable operating under pressure while managing multiple technical activities and competing priorities.

• Fluent in English language

• Eligible to work in Germany