AIT Mechanical Technician - Thermal Protection System arbeitnow Exploration Munich, Germany

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.

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 Mechanical Technician – Thermal Protection System (TPS) to help us in our mission by supporting the manufacturing, integration, inspection, and qualification of the Thermal Protection System for our next-generation capsule.

We want you as a talented MAIT Mechanical Technician to help us in our mission by

Taking care of the assembly of Nyx Capsule, in particular of the Thermal Protection system, in collaboration with AIT mechanical and GSE team, in close relationship with other mechanical technician and under the supervision of the MAIT mechanical engineers

Potentially supporting other AIT assembly activities in collaboration with AIT Propulsion, AIT Thermal and AIT FGSE engineers

• Assemble and integrate Thermal Protection System (TPS) hardware, including skin panels, access panels, TPS tiles, and associated mechanical interfaces.
• Perform adhesive bonding, injection, painting, and other manufacturing processes according to qualified procedures.
• Execute dimensional and visual inspections before, during, and after manufacturing and integration activities.
• Support non-destructive inspection (NDI) activities and assist in the interpretation and reporting of inspection results.
• Manufacture, assemble, and maintain dedicated tooling, fixtures, and MGSE required for TPS activities.
• Support the preparation, execution, and documentation of qualification, development, and production campaigns.
• Maintain manufacturing records, complete production documentation, and ensure full traceability of hardware and materials.
• Identify anomalies during manufacturing or integration activities and support troubleshooting, rework, and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with safety regulations, cleanliness requirements, and company procedures.

• Experience with CFRP structures or composite materials.
• Experience with adhesive dispensing, or painting processes.
• Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.
• Experience using metrology equipment or NDI techniques.
• Basic knowledge of aerospace quality standards and traceability requirements.

• Mechanical or Electro-mechanical Degree as a technician or Bachelor (2 years after High school)
• 3+ years of experience in welding,
• Knowledge of ESA and NASA quality and safety standards.
• Plus: experience with Aluminum orbital welding
• A previous experience (2 or 3 years) in building space vehicles would be appreciated

• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
• Wishes to accomplish a good job and likes all the details to be covered but without over-quality
• Rigorous and insure a good traceability
• Problem solver, be proactive but always with the team agreement
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Commitment, Innovation, Trust, Quality, and Teamwork

• What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

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