Opto-Mechanical AIT Engineer (m/f) Ref. AIT Opt Teles_2026

OHB-Italia S.p.A.; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OHB Italia is seeking an Opto-Mechanical AIT Engineer in Milano for an immediate start to support telescope integration, optical alignment, and AIT activities with the Telescope AIT Team and Optical Engineers on-site and at the final telescope site. The role includes documentation, integration tests, setup design, and handling of mechanical/optical assemblies, with participation in reviews and night tests.

A Bachelor or higher degree in engineering/physics and 2+ years AIT experience are

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in engineering, aerospace engineering or physics.
• Professional experience of at least 2 years in AIT.
• Good reporting capabilities and clear communication.
• Outstanding teamwork capabilities.
• Understanding of issues, root causes, and solutions.
• Proactive attitude and ability to multitask.
• Good time-management and willingness to travel for mid/long term missions.
• Excellent spoken English and written English are mandatory.
• Basic experience in 3D CAD models tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Active part in telescope integration and optical alignment activities with the Telescope AIT Team and Optical Engineers on-site and at the final telescope site.
• Prepare AIT documentation such as Integration and Test Procedures, Setup design, and As-run Procedures.
• Handle mechanical and optical assemblies, tools and GSEs.
• Participate in technical/review/progress meetings.
• Support during night test observations.

Skills

Teamwork

Reporting

English proficiency

Proactive attitude

Time management

Multitasking

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

MS Office

3D CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, aerospace engineering or physics

Tools

3D CAD

MS Office

Job description

OHB Italia is seeking for its BU Telescope Department in Milano for immediate start an

Opto-Mechanical AIT Engineer (m/f) Ref. AIT Opt Teles_2026

Your Tasks:

• Active part in telescope integration and optical alignment activities, collaborating with the Telescope AIT Team and Optical Engineers both in-Factory and at the final Site of the Telescope
• Preparation of the AIT documentation, as Integration and Test Procedures, Setup design, As-run Procedures
• Handling of mechanical and optical assemblies, tools and GSEs
• Active participation in periodic technical/review/progress meetings
• Support during night test observations

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor or higher degree, in any relevant area such as engineering, aerospace engineering or physics
• Professional experience of at least 2 years in the domain of AIT
• Good reporting capabilities and easy communication both to colleagues and responsible
• Outstanding teamwork capabilities
• Understanding of issues, identification of root causes, definition of solutions
• Proactive attitude
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good time-management skills
• Availability to execute the activities also abroad in mid/long term missions.
• Good in spoken English and excellent written English skills are mandatory
• Basic experience in 3D CAD Models tools
• Use of MS Office tools

The gross annual remuneration package will be determined based on the degree of alignment between the candidate's profile and the requirements of the role, as well as the level of professional experience acquired. The salary range is therefore as follows:€30,000-€60,000