AIT Engineer - Medium-Sized Telescope Systems (m/f)

Overview

As an AIT Engineer at OHB Italia, you will lead the integration, alignment, testing, and commissioning of medium-sized telescopes across in-house facilities and remote observatories. You'll work with optics, mechanics, and systems teams to ensure high-precision setups and robust on-site performances. The role blends hands-on fieldwork with documentation, troubleshooting, and design feedback, across international missions. This is a mission-driven position that advances space surveillance and telescope capabilities on global sites.

Responsabilità

• Execute Integration & Test activities for medium-sized telescopes, both in-house and on-site
• Perform optical alignment and calibration with optics and system engineers
• Prepare AIT documentation including test procedures, workflows, and reports
• Handle critical assemblies and Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Participate in night observation campaigns and system verification tests
• Support technical reviews and contribute to design improvements from test results
• Coordinate with logistics and operations for global site installations

Requisiti fondamentali

• Degree (Bachelor or Master) in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or related fields
• At least 2 years of professional experience in AIT or system integration
• Practical experience with mechanical and optical handling and alignment
• Basic proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA)
• Skilled in MS Office and standard reporting tools
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to troubleshoot integration issues and propose effective solutions
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks and schedules
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay on-site for international missions
• teamwork
• communication
• organizational skills
• 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA)
• optical alignment
• integration and test (AIT)