Environmental Test Technician Space - AIT (f/m/d)

Orizon GmbH, Unit Aviation; München; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orizon PlusPoints

30 days annual leave

Training measures

Job summary

Orizon GmbH, Aviation Unit, seeks an Environmental Test Technician Space - AIT to support complex thermal-vacuum tests for space-flight hardware. You will work with Test Leads to develop procedures, perform tests, and analyze results, ensuring high-quality environmental test setups.

Fluency in English is required; German is a plus. This is a fulltime role in the aerospace sector with ongoing training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in AIT or laboratory environment in aerospace is preferred.
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal cycling and/or thermal vacuum) and precision metrology.
• Knowledge of space standards and test setups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setup, support and conduct complex tests in the thermal-vacuum environment.
• Develop and implement test procedures for thermal environmental testing of components, subsystems, and spacecraft.
• Prepare, monitor, and control thermal cycling and thermal-vacuum tests.
• Perform mechanical maintenance of thermal-vacuum test chambers and related equipment.
• Define test processes and setup of thermal cycling and thermal vacuum environmental test areas.
• Collaborate with design engineering to define environmental test equipment specifications.
• Evaluate test results and prepare clear, structured test reports for stakeholders.
• Create and update procedures, work instructions, and operational standards.

Skills

AIT experience

Environmental testing

Metrology instruments

Space environment testing

Tools

CMM

Laser Tracker

Job description

Our offer:

• Attractive and fair salary conditions
• Extensive employee benefit programme “Orizon PlusPoints”
• Training measures suiting your tasks and activities
• Up to 30 days of annual leave
• Personal support and qualified advice from the Aviation Unit offices, e.g. in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, Stade, Augsburg, Munich or Breme

Your prospective job:

You are acting as a Environmental Test Technician Space - AIT (f/m/d) for our well known customer in the field of space engineering.

Your responsibilities:

• Setup, support and conduct complex tests in the thermal-vacuum environment
• Develop and implementing test procedures for thermal environmental testing of components, subsystems, and spacecraft, working directly with the Test Lead to perform tests on space-flight hardware
• Prepare monitor, and control thermal cycling and thermal-vacuum tests
• Perform mechanical maintenance of thermal-vacuum test chambers and related equipment
• Define test processes and setup of thermal cycling and thermal vacuum environmental test areas
• Collaborate with design engineering to define environmental test equipment specifications
• Evaluate test results and prepare clear and structured test reports for stakeholder review
• Create and update procedures, work instructions, and operational standards

Your profile:

• Professional experience in AIT or laboratory enviroment, ideally in the aerospace sector
• Demonstrated experience in environmental testing (thermal cycling and/or thermal vacuum) and precision metrology
• Solid knowledge of space standards and test setups is a strong plus
• Hands‑on proficiency with metrology instruments (e.g., CMM, Laser Tracker)
• Strong understanding of space‑flight components and spacecraft environmental test regimes
• Flexibility to work in shift operations and occasionally on weekends
• Fluent English; German is a plus

Your partner:

Orizon GmbH is your capable partner when it comes to standing out from the crowd on the labour market. With our individual advice you will find the job that suits you best. Being among the top fifteen German HR service providers, our company’s range of services includes the personnel secondment and placement of both skilled workers and executives of all professional fields.

Orizon's “Aviation” unit is the specialist for personnel secondment in the aerospace sector and – thanks to its excellent industry experience – offers you interesting perspectives in this field. You have an appropriate qualification and are interested in working in the aerospace sector? Or you already have gained experience in aerospace? Then, we are exactly the right partner for you.

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