Mechanical AIT Technician/Engineer

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Mechanical AIT Technician/Engineer, Milan

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04.07.2025

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18.08.2025

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On behalf of a client company operating in the space field, we are looking for a Mechanical AIT Technician/Engineer for its Satellites & Missions Business Unit in Milano.

The candidate will be working as part of a team on the integration of a Flight Satellite. The candidate shall guarantee the soundness of the technical approach, in terms of solutions and of implementation.

Your Tasks:

• Collaborate with the AIT Team on the Mechanical Integration of the structure of the satellite PFM model;
• Flight equipment integration;
• Waveguide integration;
• Flight harness integration;
• Coax cable integration;
• Structural component integration;
• Use of basic hand tools (torque tools, screwdrivers, spanners, measurement tools);
• Gluing and integration of thermal and mechanical sensors: thermocouples, thermistors, heaters, accelerometers;
• Support System AIT on the implementation of the MAIT process and related documents;
• Handling of Satellite and related MGSE, including use of cherry picker, forklift, and crane;
• Mechanical support during Satellite Environmental Test Campaign;
• Mechanical support during Satellite Launch Campaign.

Your Qualifications:

• Good background in Mechanical Engineering and Satellite integration;
• Experience in the AIT area of Space Systems;
• Hands-on knowledge of the system engineering process for space projects;
• System-oriented thinking and vision;
• Proficiency with CAD tools, preferably NX or Catia;
• Good knowledge of Office Suite;
• Experience working to fine tolerances, in clean room environments or high-quality manufacturing areas;
• Flexibility to work shifts;
• Ability to work at height and in restricted spaces;
• Basic engineering hand skills (filing, drilling, tapping, heli-coil installation);
• Certification and skill in flight harness crimping;
• Ability to use measurement tools like calipers and micrometers, torque wrenches;
• Experience with aerospace adhesives;
• Soft skills: ability to work under pressure, creative problem-solving, responsibility, motivation, initiative, proactivity, autonomy.

Required Skills include a good background in Mechanical Engineering, satellite integration, system-oriented thinking, CAD proficiency, shift flexibility, hand skills, measurement tools familiarity, aerospace adhesives experience, and strong soft skills.