Satellite AIT Technician — Build & Integrate Spacecraft

Entrepreneur First; Coimbra; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PassFort is seeking an AIT Technician to join their CTO team in Coimbra, Portugal. In this role, you will be integral to the assembly and launch integration of satellites, working hands-on in cleanroom conditions while collaborating with engineers. The position demands precision and a proactive approach, with an exciting opportunity to see your work impact missions in space.

Join a diverse and ambitious team dedicated to solving the world's challenges from space.

Qualifications

• Skilled in mechanical and electrical assembly, with an eye for precision.
• Confident soldering, crimping, and building harnesses to high standards.
• Familiar with cleanroom practices and ESD safety.

Responsibilities

• Build satellites from assembly to launch integration.
• Work hands-on in cleanroom environments.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Soldering

Crimping

Cleanroom practices

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

Working in our Chief Operating Office (COO)

Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times.

The AIT team is at the heart of turning ideas into real, orbit-ready satellites. They’re the workshop where Open Cosmos missions come to life — taking designs from paper to physical hardware.

It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and mission-critical - it doesn’t get much cooler than this!

What You'll Be Doing

As an AIT Technician, you’ll be part of the team that physically builds our satellites. From assembly to launch integration, you’ll bring spacecraft to life and ensure they’re ready to perform in orbit.

You’ll work hands-on in cleanroom environments, and collaborate with engineers across disciplines. If you’re meticulous, curious, and motivated by seeing your work literally leave the planet, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

What You’ll Bring

• Skilled in mechanical and electrical assembly, with an eye for precision

• Confident soldering, crimping, and building harnesses to high standards

• Familiar with cleanroom practices and ESD safety

• A proactive and organised approach to work

• A team-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn

This role will be based onsite in Coimbra, Portugal.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in this location.

Why Open Cosmos?

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe

• A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges

• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team

Equal opportunity employer

At Open Cosmos, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace built on respect, dignity, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively challenge bias to ensure every candidate and employee feels truly welcome. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.