Mechanical and AIT Engineer (m​/f​/d

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of components including supports, interfaces, attachments, brackets, and related hardware.
• Develop, review, and continuously improve AIT procedures, work instructions, and test scripts, ensuring they accurately reflect the current design and incorporate lessons learned from previous integration campaigns
• Execute and oversee mechanical integration activities including structural assembly, subsystem installation, harness routing, and fluid system connections, working to drawings and torque specifications
• Plan and conduct functional and systems-level testing at each stage of integration
• Apply and follow Quality Management System (QMS) workflows and documentation processes.
• Maintain comprehensive AIT records including build logs, test data sheets, non-conformance reports, and photographic evidence, ensuring all documentation is audit-ready and supports flight certification
• Identify and manage integration issues and non-conformance and related corrective actions implementation
• Support the planning and execution of launch campaign preparations

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or comparable
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on aerospace applications.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX, CATIA, Solid Works)
• Experience developing or executing AIT procedures in aerospace or high-reliability industries.
• Familiarity with configuration management principles and the discipline to maintain accurate and complete build and test records throughout an integration campaign
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluent oral and written English, German is a plus

• Direct experience integrating and testing a launch vehicle, sounding rocket, or spacecraft through to flight readiness
• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical experience in precision assembly, torque application, and installation of complex hardware to engineering drawings and specifications
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in AIT roles within the aerospace industry, with involvement across the full integration lifecycle from subsystem level to vehicle or system level
• Experience using PLM or MES systems for work order management, build record keeping, and configuration control is a plus
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g. ECSS, AS9100)
• Exposure to payload integration activities and experience managing payload customer interface requirements during vehicle integration
• Good understanding of high-pressure system safety and the ability to work safely with pressurized fluid and gas systems during leak and proof testing activities is a plus
• Hands-on experience with avionics integration and functional testing is a plus (e.g. harness verification, connector inspection, and end-to-end system checks)

• €50 monthly Spendit Card – because it’s the little extras that make a difference
• Christmas bonus on top
• Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute
• €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child)
• Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
• 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
• Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
• 1 day of remote work per week
• Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas
• Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
• Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
• Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
• A diverse and inspiring startup environment
  , where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
• Hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup

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