AIT Test Technician

The Exploration Company
Munich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: professionalSkills: ["Attention to detail","Teamwork","Communication","Problem-solving","Structured"]

Hands-on AIT Test Technician to support the preparation, integration, execution, and reporting of environmental and functional test activities for spacecraft sub-systems and hardware. You will set up hardware, tooling, instrumentation, and GSE, operate environmental test equipment (vibration, shock, TVAC), perform pre-/post-test inspections, and document results in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company
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AIT Test Technician

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Job Summary

Hands-on AIT Test Technician to support the preparation, integration, execution, and reporting of environmental and functional test activities for spacecraft sub-systems and hardware. You will set up hardware, tooling, instrumentation, and GSE, operate environmental test equipment (vibration, shock, TVAC), perform pre-/post-test inspections, and document results in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Location: Munich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the setup, integration, and execution of environmental tests including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and ancillary testing activities.
  • •Prepare hardware, tooling, instrumentation, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for test campaigns.
  • •Install thermocouples, accelerometers, harnessing, and instrumentation according to test procedures and engineering requirements.
  • •Operate environmental test equipment including vibration shaker, shock test facility, TVAC facility, and associated monitoring systems.
  • •Perform pre-test and post-test inspections of test setups.

Key Requirements

  • •Technical degree or vocational training in aerospace, electronics, mechatronics, industrial systems, or a related technical field.
  • •Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial testing, or other high-reliability technical environments.
  • •Hands-on experience with environmental testing equipment such as vibration tables, thermal chambers, or instrumentation systems is highly desirable.
  • •Familiarity with laboratory operations, instrumentation installation, and mechanical integration activities.
  • •Experience working with calibrated equipment, controlled procedures, and technical documentation is a strong plus.
Experience:AerospaceSpaceHigh-reliability
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:Attention to detailTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingStructured
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ThermocouplesAccelerometersVibrationTVACGSEInstrumentationCalibrationTest equipment

Company Brief

The Exploration Company
Designs and develops reusable crewed and cargo spacecraft for low Earth orbit missions. The company builds orbital transfer and return vehicles to enable routine transportation, research, and commercial services in space.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 2018
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