AIT Technician (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE; Andenes; On-site; NOK 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

6 weeks of vacation

Subsidised lunch

Relocation support

Wellness allowance

Individual learning allowance

OpenUp counseling services

Job summary

Isar Aerospace seeks an AIT Technician to join our Arctic island site at Andøya. You will support onsite assembly, integration, test, and launch activities within a small, local AIT team and collaborate with multinational teams in Germany.

Responsibilities include high-precision assembly, carbon fiber machining, testing, and ensuring cleanliness and documentation. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as an aircraft mechanic or comparable training.
• Several years of professional experience in aviation/aerospace.
• Excellent teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Shaping the launch site by improving AIT infrastructure.
• High-precision assembly of space components.
• Machining carbon fiber composites.
• Component and assembly testing.
• Test and launch support for flight hardware.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Fluent English

Gas/fluid bolting

Drawing skills

Spatial awareness

Physical dexterity

Class B license

Computer basics

Education

Vocational training as aircraft mechanic

Tools

Basic computer software

Job description

Mission Brief

As AIT Technician, you will join us on the arctic island of Andøya, and – as part of a small local AIT team – support onsite assembly, integration, test, and launch activities. Together with our dynamic multinational AIT and design teams based in Germany, and the local operations crew you will ensure flawless and timely delivery of flight hardware, and smooth conduction or test and launch campaigns.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Shaping the launch site: Continuously improve the AIT infrastructure, and help develop it to compete with world class AIT facilities around the globe
• High-Precision Assembly: Precise assembly of advanced space components
• Machining Carbon Fiber Composites: Working with cutting-edge carbon fibre materials
• Component and Assembly Testing: Validating the functionality of individual parts and complete assemblies
• Test and Launch Support: Assisting in setting up and preparing the flight hardware for stage testing and launch
• High Cleanliness Standards : Maintaining high cleanliness standards to ensure component integrity
• Detailed Documentation: Accurately documenting work processes to maintain high standards and quality
• Compliance with Standards: Ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations
• Process Improvement: Contributing to continuous process improvement

Qualification Checklist

• Completed vocational training as an aircraft mechanic specializing in production engineering, maintenance, engineering or comparable training in accordance with the requirements
• Several years of professional experience in the field of aviation and/or aerospace
• Excellent teamwork
• Knowledge of gas/fluid bolting techniques
• Good drawing skills, spatial awareness and good technical understanding
• Willingness for occasional assembly work at different locations
• High attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work under pressure and in a highly dynamic environment
• Foundational knowledge of computer and software applications
• Well organized mode of working
• Physical dexterity is required as working in confined spaces is necessary (including the ability to lift 25kg without assistance)
• Class B driver’s license
• Fluent in English (Norwegian and/or German are helpful)

Bonus Skills

• Any type of machinery licenses (forklift, craning, etc.)
• Experience working with hazardous materials or systems under pressure

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 6 weeks of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Relocation support: Benefit from our relocation bonus with deductible expenses up to an agreed amount
• Wellness allowance: Stay healthy and fit with our yearly allowance for wellness activities (e.g., Gym, Massages)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Physical and mental well-being: Access via OpenUp the online support from certified psychologists and lifestyle experts at no cost to you and your family
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We’re making rockets in a way that hasn’t been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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