Opto-Mechanical Ait Engineer (M/F) Ref. Ait Opt Teles_2026

Ohb Italia; Bardi; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OHB Italia is seeking an Opto-Mechanical AIT Engineer to drive integration and testing for the Flyeye Telescope, combining factory and on-site work. You will apply rigorous AIT practices to align optics and assemble mechanical systems, contributing to mission goals in space safety and hazard detection.

The role requires 2+ years in AIT, fluent English, and basic 3D CAD skills. You will collaborate across teams and support on-site commissioning, including occasional night-time observations at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace engineering or physics.
• At least 2 years of professional AIT experience.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Basic experience with 3D CAD tools.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in telescope integration and optical alignment.
• Prepare AIT documentation including integration/test procedures and setup/run procedures.
• Handle mechanical/optical assemblies, tools, and GSEs.
• Participate in technical/review meetings and progress updates.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams during on-site commissioning.

Skills

Opto-mechanical integration

AIT (assembly, integration and test)

Optical alignment

Teamwork

Strong communication

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Night-time observations support

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace engineering or physics

Tools

3D CAD tools (basic)

Job description

In this role you will drive opto-mechanical integration and AIT activities for the Flyeye Telescope, collaborating with the AIT and Optical teams. You will prepare integration and test procedures, manage mechanical and optical assemblies, and support night-time observations at final sites. The position blends factory and on-site work, contributing to a mission focused on space safety and hazardous-object detection. You join a fast-growing team that covers design through commissioning in premier astronomical locations.

• Participate in telescope integration and optical alignment
• Prepare AIT documentation including integration/test procedures and setup/as-run procedures
• Handle mechanical/optical assemblies, tools, and GSEs
• Participate in technical/review meetings and progress updates
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams during on-site commissioning
• Bachelor or higher degree in engineering, aerospace engineering or physics
• At least 2 years of professional AIT experience
• Strong reporting and communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Problem solving and root-cause analysis competence
• Proactive, multitasking, and time-management skills
• Willingness to travel for mid/long-term missions
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Basic experience with 3D CAD tools
• teamwork
• strong communication
• AIT (assembly, integration and test)
• optical alignment
• 3D CAD tools (basic)

Opto-Mechanical AIT Engineer (m/f) Ref. AIT Opt Teles_2026 • pavia, lombardia, it