Satellite AIT Engineer - Spacecraft Integration & Testing

Qabird; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OHB Italy is seeking a System AIT Engineer to support AIT activities for a satellite project, based in Milan or Noordwijk. You will assist the AIT Manager in preparation, implementation, and monitoring of AIT tasks.

Requirements include a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years in AIT, English fluency, and ability to work flexible hours.

You will engage with documentation, test setups, clean room operations, and reviews, reporting to the AIT Department Head.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• At least 3 years in the AIT domain.
• Experience with Space documentation and requirements.
• Knowledge of quality principles in Space and Clean Room environments.
• Proficient in MS Office including MS Project.
• Proficient CAD Viewer usage.
• Strong problem solving and root-cause identification.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Willingness for long shifts/weekends when needed.
• EU work eligibility.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Analyse architecture documentation and requirements like manuals and drawings.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of the AIT Plan and AIT Flow.
• Verify availability of input data for AIT activities (requirements, schedule, manuals).
• Coordinate preparation of AIT documentation and procedures (dashboard, setup, IRR, TRR, PTR).
• Prepare procedures for integration/testing and test scripts if needed.
• Contribute to selecting support equipment and instrumentation.
• Assist in setting up clean room and lab integration areas.
• Support mechanical and electrical AIT integration and testing activities.
• Coordinate external/Internal test facilities as needed.
• Assist Environmental/Launch Campaign preparations and reviews.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Project coordination

MS Office

Quality principles

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Project

CAD Viewer

MS Office Suite

Job description

OHB Italy is seeking a System AIT Engineer to support AIT activities for a satellite project, based in Milan or Noordwijk. You will assist the AIT Manager in preparation, implementation, and monitoring of AIT tasks.

Requirements include a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years in AIT, English fluency, and ability to work flexible hours.

You will engage with documentation, test setups, clean room operations, and reviews, reporting to the AIT Department Head.