AIT Engineer - Mechanical
Core
Define and qualify mechanical assembly, integration, and test processes for satellite sub-assemblies and full satellites to ensure flight readiness and high-throughput production.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical AIT engineer (satellite integration)
Builds
Flight-ready satellite hardware and sub-assemblies
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, aerospace systems integration, process definition and qualification (PFMEA, control plans), tooling specification, composite material handling, environmental test planning (vibration, thermal vacuum), mass properties management, supplier technical authority, DFM/DFA/DFT application
Preferred skills
Experience with SAR satellites, CAD for ground support equipment, root cause analysis, mentorship
Technologies
PFMEA, control plans, CAD, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration test equipment
Responsibilities
Define MAITE processes and test strategies for satellite integration; Lead structural, mechanical, and thermal assembly of satellites; Plan and execute environmental test campaigns; Specify and validate mechanical ground support equipment; Act as technical authority for composite parts and supplier components; Maintain as-built configuration and resolve integration anomalies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
