AIT Test & Assembly Technician

The role

This person will support the preparation, integration, execution, and reporting of environmental and functional test activities for spacecraft sub-systems and hardware. They will perform assembly, integration, and testing using equipment like vibration shakers and thermal vacuum facilities.

What you will do

• Support the setup, integration, and execution of environmental tests including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing.
• Prepare and execute experimental campaigns for the qualification of prototypes.
• Perform MGSE machining and FGSE preparation.
• Prepare hardware, tooling, instrumentation, and Ground Support Equipment for test campaigns.
• Perform assembly and integration activities of prototypes.
• Install thermocouples, accelerometers, harnessing, and instrumentation.
• Operate environmental test equipment and associated monitoring systems.
• Perform pre-test and post-test inspections of test setups.
• Prepare and execute test procedures with adherence to safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.
• Maintain and organize tooling, sensors, adapters, cables, and test equipment.

Required qualifications

• Technical degree or vocational training in aerospace, electronics, mechatronics, industrial systems, or a related technical field.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial testing, or other high-reliability technical environments.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and engineering drawings.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and test setups.
• Basic understanding of sensors and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with torque tools, measurement equipment, and laboratory/test equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to environmental testing activities.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities in technical environments.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with environmental testing equipment such as vibration tables, thermal chambers, or instrumentation systems
• Experience working with calibrated equipment, controlled procedures, and technical documentation

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.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship where applicable.

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity, developing the Nyx modular and reusable space orbital vehicle.