Senior Aerospace Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer – Nyx Orbital Vehicle Program

The Exploration Company • Germany

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AI Summary

Lead the integration and test (AIT) activities for Nyx, a reusable orbital spacecraft, ensuring sub-system validation through dynamic, thermal, and specialized testing. Oversee test planning, execution, documentation, and anomaly resolution while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Drive process qualification and equipment procurement to support mission-critical testing.

Key Highlights

End-to-end ownership of AIT testing for Nyx spacecraft sub-systems (vibration, thermal, parachute, EMC, etc.)

Management of in-house and external test facilities, including procurement of instrumentation and GSE

Collaboration with mechanical integration teams and external partners to ensure mission readiness

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Key Responsibilities

Define and execute test requirements for Nyx sub-systems (electronic, fittings, weldings, etc.)

Develop, review, and execute test procedures in Epsilon3, ODOO, and Teamcenter

Manage in-house and external test campaigns (vibration, thermal, shock, parachute, EMC, structural testing)

Procure and install instrumentation for testing, coordinating with external facilities as needed

Lead anomaly resolution during integration and test phases, documenting findings and proposing fixes

Generate post-test reports and support qualification plans for new AIT processes

Collaborate with MGSE team to define machined parts/tools for testing needs

Ensure adherence to safety standards and quality control throughout all test activities

Technical Skills Required

Aerospace Integration & Test (AIT) Engineering Vibration and Thermal Testing (TVAC, cycling) Test Procedure Development (Epsilon3, ODOO, Teamcenter)

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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 parachute testing

Electromechanical and electrical system knowledge

Familiarity with welding and fittings qualification processes

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 can eventually be refueled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.We want you as a talented AIT Test Engineer to help us in our mission by making sure that NYX can be integrated.You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

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