Mechanical AIT Engineer

HE Space; Immenstaad am Bodensee; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their AIT team in Immenstaad, Germany. The role involves defining and implementing Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for satellite projects, coordinating mechanical AIT tasks, and ensuring high-quality integration standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and relevant experience in the field. Fluency in English is mandatory, with German language skills being advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in high-quality mechanical integration, preferably with space components.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and integration standards in aerospace.
• Willingness to travel for business and work shifts.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement MGSE for satellite projects.
• Coordinate mechanical AIT work and prepare documentation.
• Participate in test and launch campaigns.

Kenntnisse

Technical understanding of mechanisms and system elements of satellites

Assertiveness

Independence

Structured working style

Teamwork

High-quality standards

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Windchill

CAD software (CATIA)

SAP

MS Project

Jobbeschreibung

As part of the AIT team, you will have the following responsibilities :

1. Definition of MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment), including related tasks;
2. Processing assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) tasks for space projects (satellites, payloads, subsystems);
3. Coordination of mechanical AIT work on satellites in consultation with the AIT manager and other disciplines;
4. Preparation and implementation of mechanical integrations of flight hardware on satellites, along with documentation of work results;
5. Development of concepts for mechanical AIT and MGSE, and creation of planning documents;
6. Practical implementation of external and internal requirements for mechanical AIT, MGSE, and thermal hardware;
7. Supporting subcontractors for MGSE, thermal hardware, and test equipment;
8. Creating integration and test procedures, reports, and evaluating test results;
9. Procurement of MGSE for satellite projects;
10. Drafting specifications, supporting tender processes, and overseeing subcontractors through delivery and acceptance;
11. Participating in the development of MGSE according to PRC process and finalizing the admission test (Proof Load Test) for CE certification;
12. Specification and acceptance testing of thermal hardware and test equipment;
13. Updating generic MGSE and thermal hardware specifications based on project requirements;
14. Participating in test and launch campaigns, with willingness for extended stays abroad;
15. Participating in Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs) to identify causes of errors and find solutions;
16. Collaborating with other Airbus locations and European subcontractors.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications and relevant experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering;
• Proficiency in MS Office; special skills in Windchill, CAD software (CATIA), SAP, and MS Project are desirable;
• Technical understanding of mechanisms and system elements of satellites and space probes;
• Driving license and safe handling of cranes and aerial work platforms are desirable;
• Experience in high-quality mechanical integration, preferably with space components;
• Knowledge of manufacturing and integration standards in aerospace;
• Understanding of electrical components and measurement technology (mechanical/electrical) is desirable;
• Assertiveness, independence, structured working style, teamwork, and high-quality standards;
• Willingness to travel for business and work shifts;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; German language skills are advantageous.

This position is based in Immenstaad, Germany.