AIT Technician (f/m/d)

We are looking for a person skilled in craftmanship, and comfortable with metal work and working on profiles. The technical challenges require strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take responsibility for workshop operations and implement effective solutions. If you’re a skilled technician with strong attention to detail, structured working methods and the ability to deliver high quality, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting space missions.

The role requires good English skills (German is a plus), and eligibility to work in Germany.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting engineering set-ups, complex bread bord build-ups and reworking of external parts here even more than the test campaigns.
• Manufacturing and Rework: Use lathe and milling machines to fabricate and modify components, ensuring precision and quality.
• Testing: Perform and oversee shaker tests, endurance tests, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) tests to validate hardware functionality and reliability.

Candidate background:

• Education: Professional qualification or vocational training
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with exposure to different work environments

Candidate core technical skills:

• Assemble mechanical systems, machines, and production equipment.
• Perform mechanical fitting and alignment of components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Manufacture and modify mechanical parts using conventional machining processes.
• Perform metalworking tasks including cutting, drilling, grinding, and fitting.
• Fabricate custom fixtures, brackets, and mechanical assemblies
• CNC experience
• Welding skills
• CAD Work: Proficiency in using CAD software for design and planning.
• Testing Knowledge: Familiarity with space industry-standard tests, including vibration and thermal vacuum tests (nice-to-have)