AIT MGSE Engineer

The role

The AIT MGSE Engineer will design, procure, and commission MGSEs for capsule preparation. This role involves working with engineering colleagues to refine requirements and ensuring designs are compatible with external loads.

What you will do

• Work with Engineering and AIT colleagues to refine requirements and timelines for MGSEs.
• Conceptualise, design, procure and commission the MGSEs.
• Confirm design compatibility with external loads using mechanical analysis, hand calculations or proof tests.
• Discuss MGSE designs with suppliers for manufacturing ease and processes.
• Follow up manufacturing and procurement with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide instructions and support for assembly, commissioning and implementation of MGSEs.

Required qualifications

• Mechanical / Aerospace engineering degree or similar with focus on machine / structural design.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in CAD design + drafting (using Siemens NX or similar).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in FE analysis (using Hypermesh or similar).
• Good understanding of machine design and different manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of design for manufacturing and GD&T.
• Familiarity with standard margin calculation methodologies for beams, bolted joints, welds, etc.
• Good at documentation including design descriptions, assembly instructions, test reports, etc.
• Creative with innovative ideas and technical problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Basic hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and simple machining tools like drilling machine.
• Good English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with design of test setups/jigs/fixtures and planning/execution of mechanical tests in-house.
• Previous experience in space AIT and MGSE design.
• German

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Visa sponsorship is provided where applicable.

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity.