Opto-Mechanical AIT Engineer (m/f) Ref. AIT Opt Teles_2026

Overview

In this role you will drive opto-mechanical integration and AIT activities for the Flyeye Telescope, collaborating with the AIT and Optical teams. You will prepare integration and test procedures, manage mechanical and optical assemblies, and support night-time observations at final sites. The position blends factory and on-site work, contributing to a mission focused on space safety and hazardous-object detection. You join a fast-growing team that covers design through commissioning in premier astronomical locations.

Responsabilità

• Participate in telescope integration and optical alignment
• Prepare AIT documentation including integration/test procedures and setup/as-run procedures
• Handle mechanical/optical assemblies, tools, and GSEs
• Participate in technical/review meetings and progress updates
• Provide support during night test observations
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams during on-site commissioning

Requisiti fondamentali

• Bachelor or higher degree in engineering, aerospace engineering or physics
• At least 2 years of professional AIT experience
• Strong reporting and communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Problem solving and root-cause analysis competence
• Proactive, multitasking, and time-management skills
• Willingness to travel for mid/long-term missions
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Basic experience with 3D CAD tools
• MS Office proficiency
• teamwork
• proactive attitude
• strong communication
• AIT (assembly, integration and test)
• optical alignment
• 3D CAD tools (basic)