Senior Aerospace Integration & Test Technician (AIT) – Spacecraft Environmental Testing

The Exploration Company • Germany

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Support the development of Nyx, a reusable orbital spacecraft, by executing rigorous environmental and functional tests for sub-systems and hardware. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and procedural standards while training junior technicians and maintaining test equipment. Requires hands-on technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Key Highlights

Hands-on leadership in environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum) for spacecraft hardware and prototypes

Ownership of test campaign preparation, execution, and documentation with adherence to aerospace quality standards

Training and mentoring junior technicians while maintaining test equipment and facilities

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Key Responsibilities

Prepare, integrate, and execute environmental tests (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum) for spacecraft sub-systems and prototypes

Install and calibrate instrumentation (thermocouples, accelerometers, harnessing) per engineering requirements

Operate and maintain test facilities (vibration shaker, shock test equipment, TVAC chambers) while ensuring safety and compliance

Develop and document test procedures, report anomalies, and verify calibration of tools and equipment

Train and supervise junior technicians during concurrent test campaigns

Troubleshoot test equipment and support system integration for new tooling and setups

Maintain organized, safe, and operationally ready test laboratories and facilities

Technical Skills Required

Environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum) Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and instrumentation setup Technical documentation and procedural compliance

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Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance provided

Visa sponsorship where applicable

Equal opportunity employer with diversity focus

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Nice to Have

Experience with aerospace or high-reliability industrial testing environments

Familiarity with mechanical assembly and calibration of precision instrumentation

Basic understanding of spacecraft systems or propulsion components

Job Description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.We are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that caneventually be refueled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.We are looking for a hands-on and rigorous AIT Senior Test Technician (proto) to support the preparation, integration, execution, and reporting of environmental and functional test activities for spacecraft sub-systems and hardware.

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