Senior AIT Engineer – Satellite Systems (Delft)

Science [&] Technology Corporation; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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.