Senior AIT Engineer – Satellite Systems (Delft)

Science [&] Technology Corporation

Netherlands

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

AtS&T in Delft is seeking a Senior AIT Engineer to lead the AI&T activities for a growing satellite programme. You will own the integration and test campaign from planning through delivery, while also shaping the internal AI&T discipline, including strategy, procedures, and test infrastructure.

The role includes EM/FM verification, supplier assessments, and on-site collaboration with international partners. You will travel to partner facilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Optomechatronics or precision engineering.
  • At least 8 years of experience in assembly, integration and testing of complex hardware systems.
  • Experience owning an integration and test campaign from planning to delivery.
  • Hands-on experience with environmental or qualification testing (vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC).
  • Spacecraft AI&T experience and ability to work with suppliers and partners.
  • Proficiency with ECSS standards and test automation (Python or MATLAB/Simulink).
  • Willingness to spend extended periods at partner facilities and work on-site in Delft.

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain the AI&T philosophy and strategy for the campaign.
  • Determine use of models and test strategies to reduce programme risk.
  • Take ownership of AI&T responsibilities within the ongoing campaign.
  • Define verification and validation requirements and support close-out.
  • Assess subsystems at EM and FM levels and plan EM/ flatsat activities.
  • Develop FM test procedures and participate in flight-model testing.
  • Define and procure Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
  • Prepare AI&T plans, test specifications and procedures at system and supplier levels.
  • Plan environmental and functional qualification campaigns (vibration, shock, thermal).
  • Support optical alignment, calibration, and performance verification with payload specialists.
  • Lead or participate in Test Readiness Reviews and Test Review Boards.
  • Investigate non-conformances and ensure corrective actions.
  • Maintain contamination-control, ESD, cleanroom requirements throughout integration.

Skills

Fluent English
Dutch (Working Proficiency)
Python
MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Optomechatronics or Precision Engineering

Tools

GSE

Job description

AtS&T in Delft is seeking a Senior AIT Engineer to lead the AI&T activities for a growing satellite programme. You will own the integration and test campaign from planning through delivery, while also shaping the internal AI&T discipline, including strategy, procedures, and test infrastructure.

The role includes EM/FM verification, supplier assessments, and on-site collaboration with international partners. You will travel to partner facilities as needed.

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