Workshop Technician (m/f/d)

World Aquatics; Lichtenau; On-site; USD 45,672 - 62,799; Full time

Job summary

World Aquatics is seeking a hands-on Workshop Technician to support the development of next-generation re-entry systems. You will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and maintaining workshop equipment, contributing to prototype and production activities.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving practical challenges and has experience with advanced materials. A strong craftsman’s mindset and proficiency in both German and English are essential for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training in mechanics, metalworking, mechatronics, or a comparable technical trade.
• Hands-on experience in workshop or prototype manufacturing.
• Good written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and modify prototype and production hardware.
• Operate workshop machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and improve workshop tools and equipment.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Problem-solving

Ability to work with carbon fiber

Education

Vocational training in mechanics or metalworking

Tools

CNC cutting machines

Workshop machinery

Job description

ATMOS Space Cargo is looking for a hands‑on Workshop Technician to support the development and production of our next‑generation re‑entry systems. In this role, you will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, repairing, and maintaining hardware, tools, and workshop equipment that enable our engineering teams to turn ideas into reality.

Working closely with engineers and technicians, you will contribute to prototype manufacturing, production, and testing activities while ensuring our workshop operates safely and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone with a true craftsman’s mindset who enjoys working with their hands, solving practical challenges, and finding creative solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and modify prototype and production hardware for our re‑entry systems.
• Operate workshop machinery and manufacturing equipment, including saws, drilling machines, and other fabrication tools.
• Prepare and cut technical fabrics and other materials using CNC cutting machines and conventional workshop equipment.
• Perform mechanical assembly, fitting, drilling, fastening, and welding of components and structures.
• Maintain, repair, and continuously improve workshop tools, equipment, and fixtures to ensure reliable day‑to‑day operations.
• Support engineers during hardware integration, prototype manufacturing, and testing activities.
• Help organize the workshop, maintain materials and consumables, and contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.
• Identify practical improvements and proactively develop creative solutions to manufacturing and workshop challenges.

Profile required

• Completed vocational training in mechanics, metalworking, mechatronics, composite manufacturing, or a comparable technical trade.
• Hands‑on experience in a workshop, prototype manufacturing, production, or a similar technical environment.
• Experience working with carbon fiber (CFK), fiber‑reinforced composites, or other advanced materials.
• Enjoy solving practical problems and finding pragmatic, hands‑on solutions.
• Good written and spoken German and English.
• Valid Class B driver’s license, BE is a plus.

Company description

ATMOS was founded as a European company built on the values of freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and human rights. We are committed to protect these values by making our technology available to others who share the same values, strengthening infrastructure and innovation for prosperity on Earth.

Our team is multinational and diverse, with offices in Lichtenau and Strasbourg. We work in a collegial, hands‑on culture where people support each other, take ownership, and keep learning every day. Motivation for the mission comes first — building spacecraft is not a nine‑to‑five pursuit. We align the mission, the team, and the individual in mutual dependence. This principle shapes our work environment where exceptional people, as committed as they are competent, can grow and contribute to a mission that matters.