Quality Engineer for AIT Job at Airbus (Getafe Area)

Satellite AIT Engineer

At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on ...

Location

United Kingdom , Reading (London)

Salary:

Not provided

NewOrbit Space

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced degree ( MEng, MSc, or PhD) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with a focus on satellite systems or space technology
3+ years of hands-on experience in satellite assembly, integration, and testing within the aerospace industry, with experience in the build and test of spacecraft components and subsystems
Comprehensive understanding of satellite programs, preferably across the full project lifecycle
Proficiency in conducting a wide range of satellite tests, including thermal, vibration, mechanical, and functional tests, with experience in using environmental testing chambers, vibration tables, and MGSE/EGSE
Familiarity with tools and software used in satellite assembly and testing, such as CAD tools for mechanical integration, electrical testing equipment, and test automation software
Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and experience implementing QA protocols in aerospace or similarly regulated industries
Willingness to be hands-on with the assembly and testing of satellite systems, including working in clean room environments and operating specialized testing equipment

Job Responsibility

Satellite Assembly: Work on the assembly of satellite components, ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and electronic subsystems are correctly integrated and meet design specifications
Integration Management: Manage the integration process of various subsystems, including payloads, propulsion systems, and communication systems, ensuring they function cohesively as a single unit
Testing and Validation: Develop and execute comprehensive testing procedures, including functional, environmental, thermal, mechanical, and vibration tests, to validate satellite performance under operational conditions
Test Procedure Development: Create detailed test and verification plans for various development stages, including subsystem and full spacecraft verification
Troubleshooting and Debugging: Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues that arise during the integration and testing phases, utilizing a methodical approach to ensure all systems meet the required standards
Documentation: Maintain detailed records of the assembly, integration, and testing processes, including test plans, results, and any deviations from standard procedures. Document any lessons learned and ensure compliance with industry standards
Quality Assurance: Implement and uphold rigorous quality assurance protocols throughout the AIT process, ensuring the satellite meets all safety and performance criteria before launch
Spacecraft Operations Support: Support spacecraft operations, including acceptance of spacecraft hardware (platform and payload), and participate in mission/service delivery as needed

What we offer

Equity and Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc
Hybrid Work - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week
We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad

Fulltime

AIT Engineer - SIGINT

ICEYE is seeking an AIT (Assembly, Integration & Testing) Engineer focused on th...

Location

Spain , València

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in the development, integration, testing, or production of satellite systems with a focus of ownership from design to deployment
Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments from a system engineering position
Deep technical knowledge in at least one engineering discipline (mechanical, electronics, RF or software)
System-level understanding across of complex systems or knowledge of satellite system architectures
Familiarity with integration, verification, production ramp-up, and configuration management processes in complex hardware industries with a strong preference for space industry
A systems engineering mindset, able to spot issues across interfaces, anticipate integration risks, and connect the dots between design, production, and operations
Strong track record of enabling design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-testability (DFT) in high-reliability environments
Clear communication skills and confidence in interfacing with designers, production leads, and executive stakeholders
Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving, including root cause analysis and implementing feedback loops into design and processes
A continuous improvement mindset, driving toward higher levels of reliability, repeatability, and operational efficiency as production volumes increase

Job Responsibility

Execute hands-on satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) activities for satellites
Act as a technical point of contact for subsystem integration, ensuring manufacturability, testability, and configuration consistency across builds
Support production readiness and design reviews (e.g., PRR, CDR), ensuring designs are mature and ready for seamless transition into production
Perform and guide system-level verification and validation, including functional, environmental, and EMC test campaigns
Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, coordinating with design,QA and other stakeholders to ensure schedule and quality adherence
Provide hands-on support on the production floor, ensuring correct assembly, harness routing, alignment, and test setup execution
Contribute to, and improve AIT documentation, including test procedures, integration plans, checklists, and configuration records
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in integration methods, test efficiency, and build reliability
Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of integration or test anomalies
Interface with the Global AIT and Engineering teams to ensure alignment on product standards, process updates, and lessons learned

What we offer

Health insurance
Creative, inspiring and collaborative office
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes

Fulltime

Senior AIT Engineer

You turn cutting-edge satellite designs into spacecraft that perform flawlessly ...

Location

Spain , Valencia

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven - at least 7 years - of hands-on experience in the integration, testing, or production of complex hardware systems (e.g., satellites, aerospace, defense or automotive)
Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering environments, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, software, and systems domains
Deep technical expertise in at least one discipline (e.g., mechanical integration, electrical systems, or RF) with solid understanding across others
Strong system-level mindset, able to understand how subsystems interact, anticipate integration challenges, and maintain end-to-end traceability
Practical experience with design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-testability (DFT) principles
Familiarity with test and verification processes, environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, EMC), and configuration management
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyse root causes, and implement feedback loops to improve design and production outcomes
Clear and confident communication skills. Able to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, and management stakeholders
Proactive, hands-on attitude with a passion for building reliable spacecraft hardware at scale
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative production environment, balancing precision, agility, and safety

Job Responsibility

Lead and execute satellite assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities for missions built at the Valencia site
Act as a technical point of contact for subsystem integration, ensuring manufacturability, testability, and configuration consistency across builds
Support production readiness and design reviews (e.g., PRR, CDR), ensuring designs are mature and ready for seamless transition into production
Perform and guide system-level verification and validation, including functional, environmental, and EMC test campaigns
Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, coordinating with design, manufacturing, and test engineers to ensure schedule and quality adherence
Provide hands-on support on the production floor, ensuring correct assembly, harness routing, alignment, and test setup execution
Contribute to and improve AIT documentation, including test procedures, integration plans, checklists, and configuration records
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in integration methods, test efficiency, and build reliability
Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of integration or test anomalies
Interface with the Global AIT and Engineering teams to ensure alignment on product standards, process updates, and lessons learned

What we offer

A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
Health insurance
Creative, inspiring and collaborative office

Fulltime

Sar End-To-End Systems Engineer

We’re working with a leading European small-satellite manufacturer developing ne...

Location

Italy , Turin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree in Aerospace, Telecoms, Electronics, or similar
5+ years’ experience in SAR systems, EO missions, or remote sensing
Strong background in spaceborne SAR principles and performance drivers
Experience with SAR data processing chains and product generation
Systems engineering experience across payload, mission, and ground segments
Familiarity with ECSS / space engineering standards
Fluent English

Job Responsibility

Defining and maintaining end-to-end SAR system architectures
Translating user needs into system-level requirements with full traceability
Leading SAR payload concept definition and system trade-offs
Performing end-to-end performance analyses (resolution, swath, NESZ, coverage, latency, product quality)
Ensuring alignment between payload design, processing, calibration, and data products
Supporting system and payload reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR)
Working closely with payload, AIT, ground segment, and operations teams
Supporting commissioning, calibration, and validation strategies

What we offer

High-impact technical ownership
End-to-end system responsibility
Innovative EO missions with real downstream applications
Flexible working and strong engineering culture
Competitive compensation and long-term growth

Fulltime

Senior Optomechanical Engineer

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of designing, integrating, and validati...

Location

Belgium

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
5+ years in optomechanical or mechanical engineering roles, within the space sector
Proven experience in the detailed design and development of high-precision optomechanical systems
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and high-tolerance drawing generation
Hands-on experience in Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) of optical payloads or similar instruments
Skilled in integrating optical and mechanical subsystems to ensure accurate alignment and performance
Experience developing and executing test plans, including environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock)
Familiarity with quality control processes and compliance with industry standards
Strong documentation skills, including the preparation of design documents, test reports, and assembly records
Experience coordinating technical efforts and managing project timelines and resources

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, technicians, and external partners to ensure successful system integration
Provide technical leadership and support across all phases of development
Design and develop high-precision optomechanical systems using advanced 3D CAD tools
Create and refine detailed, high-tolerance mechanical and optomechanical drawings
Develop and improve assembly and alignment procedures for optical-mechanical subsystems
Integrate optical and mechanical elements while maintaining alignment and performance requirements
Maintain cleanroom protocols and ensure optical system integrity during assembly and testing
Plan and execute environmental qualification tests (thermal, vibration, shock)
Analyse test results to validate system performance and implement necessary design modifications
Manage resources and timelines for optomechanical activities, ensuring milestones are met

Fulltime

Imager Electronics Engineer

Join Our Team as an Electronics Engineer – Optical Payload Group (Job Ref: 2124)...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford

Salary:

Not provided

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in electronics verification, testing, and debugging (or electronics design with strong test focus)
Experience in mixed‑signal circuit testing and validation
Strong proficiency with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators, etc.)
Familiarity with Mentor tools is a plus
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or TCL for test automation
Understanding of FPGA design and verification in VHDL
Strong fault‑finding skills and an analytical approach to diagnosing complex issues
A degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate at all levels

Job Responsibility

Lead verification, testing, and debugging of imager electronics for SSTL Optical Payloads
Develop and execute test plans for digital, analogue, and mixed‑signal electronics
Perform detailed circuit‑level debugging using lab equipment and diagnostic tools
Conduct board‑level validation, characterisation, and performance assessment
Support design teams by reviewing schematics and layouts, ensuring testability and robustness
Carry out circuit simulations and analysis to support verification activities
Prepare electronics for manufacture and acceptance testing, ensuring compliance with space‑environment requirements
Design and maintain Electronics Ground Support Equipment with a focus on test automation and repeatability
Produce high‑quality technical documents, including test procedures, validation reports, and test results
Maintain technical solutions, budgets, and schedules relating to verification and test activities

What we offer

32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
Annual Bonus Scheme
Share Incentive Plan
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents
High Street Discount Scheme and many more

Fulltime

Mechanisms Engineer - Assembly, Integration & Test

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer (AIT) to join a high‑im...

Location

United States , Permian Basin

Salary:

85000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Piper Companies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–10+ years of hands‑on experience with aerospace mechanisms, deployment systems, or precision moving assemblies (structures‑only or stress‑analysis‑only backgrounds will not suffice)
Proven experience assembling, integrating, and testing deployable space hardware
Strong understanding of beam loading and bending moments as they apply to deployable systems, plus torque margin, hinge preload, and tolerance stack‑ups in moving assemblies
Ability to discuss real‑world deployment failure modes and corrective actions taken on flight or qualification hardware
Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo) and common test equipment
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with the ability to lead failure investigations
Flexibility for occasional weekend and early‑morning work (e.g., 4 AM deployment operations)

Job Responsibility

Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms including hinges, yokes, actuators, HDRMs, release devices, and deployable booms/arms with thousands of moving parts per satellite
Perform hands‑on mechanical integration and inspection on the factory floor alongside technicians
Develop and operate ground support equipment (GSE) for vibration, shock, and thermal‑vacuum (TVAC) testing of deployment hardware
Perform tolerance stack‑up analysis to ensure alignment, prevent binding, and enable clean, reliable deployment of moving assemblies
Calculate and verify torque margins, hinge preload, and separation forces for deployment actuators and release systems
Analyze test data and define pass/fail criteria, supporting spacecraft‑level integration, launch, and on‑orbit support
Troubleshoot deployment anomalies and perform root‑cause failure investigations
drive corrective actions and design/process improvements for mechanisms that do not deploy cleanly
Collaborate cross‑functionally with structures, avionics, harness, AOCS, solar, quality, and production teams to ensure mechanism performance from design through mission deployment

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Sick Leave as required by law
Holidays
$10K relocation assistance/ bonus + temp housing assistance
RSUs: 750-5000
monthly stipend: $750-$1000
Unlimited PTO (after 90 days)

Fulltime

Electrical MAIT Engineer

As an Electrical MAIT (Manufacture, Assembly, Integration & Test) Engineer at Ma...

Location

United Kingdom , Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire

Salary:

40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Magdrive

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Aerospace, or similar), or equivalent experience via apprenticeship and industry practice
5+ years’ experience in electrical MAIT / AIT / lab‑based roles in space or aerospace
Strong hands‑on experience with harness manufacture, soldering, and PCBA rework
Confident using electrical test equipment and interpreting schematics and layouts
Comfortable working across build, test, procurement, and engineering interfaces

Job Responsibility

Manufacture qualification and flight electrical harnesses (crimping, soldering, routing, inspection)
Assemble, integrate, and rework PCBAs, harnesses, and electrical sub‑assemblies
Perform fine‑pitch soldering and component‑level rework
Ensure compliance with ESD, cleanliness, and workmanship standards
Own and execute flat‑sat testing of the full electrical system
Support acceptance, qualification, and troubleshooting testing
Develop and improve electrical test setups, procedures, and data capture
Perform inspections and ensure build and test traceability
Support PCBA bring‑up, debug, and design iteration
Act as the MAIT feedback loop into electrical design

What we offer

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Birthdays, and long-service awards (up to 30 days)
Private medical insurance
Flexible working hours
Remote working where possible
Financial support for home office setup

Fulltime

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