MECHANICS AIT ENGINEER VACANCY

Bring precision, purpose, and passion to the final stages of spacecraft creation.
At SATLANTIS, we design advanced space technologies with one goal: solving global challenges from above. As an AIT Engineer, you will take part in assembling, integrating, and testing optical payloads that travel beyond Earth, ensuring every component meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.

What’s in it for you

• Mission-driven projects with real-world impact: You’ll contribute to space missions that push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability.
• Flexible working hours: Because autonomy and trust are the foundation of high performance.
• Young, proactive, and dynamic environment: Join a passionate team where collaboration, innovation, and personal growth are part of everyday life.
• Private health insurance: Your wellbeing comes first, with top-tier medical coverage.

Your mission

You will bring SATLANTIS payloads to life through meticulous assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical and opto-mechanical components. Your precision will ensure the success of every space mission we undertake.

You will:

• Assemble and integrate mechanical and opto-mechanical components according to specifications and drawings.
• Execute functional and alignment tests, verifying mechanical and optical interfaces with high precision.
• Make fine adjustments to mechanisms and optical elements to achieve required stability and accuracy.
• Implement integration procedures for satellite and payload models (structural, EM, and flight units).
• Collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure smooth production and continuous improvement.
• Support environmental testing such as vibration, shock, and thermal cycling.
• Handle and operate MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment) and related tools.
• Define and implement MAIT (Mechanical Assembly, Integration, and Test) processes and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain the AIT Plan and the overall AIT Flow, ensuring clarity, traceability, and alignment with project requirements.
• Create the AIT Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the corresponding Work Package Descriptions (WPDs) as inputs to the overall Project WBS/WPD.
• Evaluate labor and non-labor costs associated with all AIT activities, from project start through completion, ensuring accurate planning and resource allocation.

What will set you up for success

• Hands-on experience in the space industry: You bring 2-3 years of experience in spacecraft assembly, integration, or testing, where precision, cleanliness, and rigor are essential.
• Technical expertise in precision mechanics: You are comfortable using measurement instruments, interpreting tolerances, and working in cleanroom environments.
• Attention to detail and procedural discipline: You follow technical procedures precisely, ensuring reliability and repeatability at every stage.
• Teamwork and communication: You collaborate naturally with engineers and technicians from different disciplines, fostering a culture of excellence and shared purpose.
• Adaptability and ownership: You take initiative, stay calm under pressure, and are willing to travel when projects require it.

Ready to bring your skills to the space frontier?

If you’re passionate about building technology that travels beyond Earth and want to work in an environment where precision meets purpose, apply now and join SATLANTIS’ mission to change how we see our world from space.