Electrical AIT Technician

Hypersonica GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypersonica GmbH in Munich is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join a small, elite team building avionics for European defence programs. You will work hands-on with wiring, harnesses, PCBs, and connectors to enable integration and flight readiness.

The role emphasizes autonomy, high quality workmanship, and rapid problem solving in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with opportunities to contribute directly to sovereign capability.

Qualifications

• Experienced in wiring, harnessing and electrical assembly.
• Able to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with cable assembly, crimping, and connector installation.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and solves problems proactively.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on build, test, repair, and troubleshooting of avionics assemblies.
• Assemble and integrate avionics hardware, PCBs, harnesses, and equipment.
• Build, terminate, and route electrical harnesses with correct workmanship.
• Perform soldering and rework on avionics assemblies to aerospace workmanship standards.
• Test avionics units and support functional checks during integration.
• Troubleshoot issues during avionics build-up and integration and resolve quickly.
• Repair and rework avionics hardware to maintain build progress.
• Follow and uphold ESD, safety, and quality control procedures.
• Support engineers during integration, test, and AIT activities with hands-on execution.

Skills

Wiring & harnessing

Electrical assembly

Schematic reading

Crimping & connectors

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Fast-paced engineering

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

• Execute the hands‑on build, test, repair, and troubleshooting of avionics assemblies to support vehicle integration and test activities.

• Assemble and integrate avionics hardware, including PCBs, cable harnesses, and equipment assemblies.

• Build, terminate, and route electrical harnesses, ensuring correct workmanship and configuration.

• Perform soldering and rework on avionics assemblies to aerospace workmanship standards.

• Test avionics units and assemblies, supporting functional checks and fault‑finding during integration.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues arising during avionics build‑up and integration, addressing setbacks quickly and pragmatically.

• Repair and rework avionics hardware as required to maintain build progress.

• Follow and uphold ESD, safety, and quality control procedures at all times.

• Support engineers during integration, test, and AIT activities with rapid, hands‑on execution.

Who you are

• Experienced Electrical Technician with a strong background in wiring, harnessing, or electrical assembly.

• Able to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

• Hands‑onexperience with cable assembly, crimping, connector installation, and routing.

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Comfortable working in afast‑pacedengineering environment.

• Strong practicalproblem‑solving skills and proactive mindset.

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.

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