Senior AIT Technician: Optical Payload Integration Lead

constellr; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 59,859 - 86,336; Full time

Job summary

constellr in Munich is seeking an experienced AIT Technician to lead and execute integration activities for optical payloads. The role develops planning, troubleshooting, and autonomous execution across future units, coordinating with engineering teams and external partners.

The candidate will ensure assembly, alignment, testing, and documentation while operating in a fast-paced space environment with high autonomy and ownership.

Qualifications

• Technical education in mechatronics, aerospace, mechanical, or electronic systems.
• Several years of experience in AIT, manufacturing, or integration of complex systems (space preferred).
• Strong experience in mechanical assembly of precision hardware with optical alignments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical documentation; work independently.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operations, ESD handling, and quality standards.
• Experience with basic electrical measurements and troubleshooting.
• Good communication skills in international teams; English fluency; German a plus.
• Nice-to-have: experience with optical payloads, metrology, IPC standards, or space environmental tests.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain constellr’s AIT facility, supporting initial set-up, procurement activities, and calibration of AIT equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical integration of optical payloads with autonomy, assembling subassemblies and interpreting interfaces.
• Support optical integration activities including alignment and handling of precision optical equipment.
• Prepare test setups for radiometric and geometric characterization.
• Install instrumentation and route sensors; verify signal integrity.
• Perform harness assembly and electrical verification (resistance, continuity, insulation).
• Oversee bonding with space-qualified adhesives and verify bonding quality.
• Contribute to AIT planning by reviewing procedures, estimating durations, and identifying risks.
• Lead test preparation and execution support; install instrumentation for environmental tests.
• Ensure documentation and traceability (as-run procedures, NCRs, config tracking).
• Interface with multiple engineering teams and external suppliers; mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Mechatronics

Space/Aerospace

Mechanical assembly

Electrical integration

Documentation reading

Cleanroom knowledge

Electrical measurements

English communication

Education

Diploma in mechatronics/aerospace/mechanical/electronic systems

Job description

constellr in Munich is seeking an experienced AIT Technician to lead and execute integration activities for optical payloads. The role develops planning, troubleshooting, and autonomous execution across future units, coordinating with engineering teams and external partners.

The candidate will ensure assembly, alignment, testing, and documentation while operating in a fast-paced space environment with high autonomy and ownership.