AIT Mechanical Technician

Job Expired

Planegg, Germany

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

Here at the The Exploration Company we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
We want you as a talented MAIT mechanical Technician to help us in our mission by

Being involved in any type of operations for the Exploration Company in our factory, like all the mechanical and fluidic operations on our orbital capsules, assembly operation but also tests and setup for tests
setting up the factory and the GSE (Ground support equipments) that we will have to install
working closely together with the MAIT mechanical Engineer and Lead AIT but also with any other engineers or technicians in AIT

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as MAIT mechanical Technician, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

You will help the MAIT mechanical Engineer to setup a good work environment, for example identifying any missing tool to do properly all the mechanical activities. You will also work on the organisation and management of all these tools.
You will support the writing of the procedures detailing the assembly and mechanical setups for tests (in Odoo MES TBC) under the lead of the MAIT mechanical engineer
You will be involved in the execution of the mechanical operations on the capsules, following procedures and documenting all the anomalies or deviations
You will be involved in the resolutions of anomalies happening during the integration and tests.
You will give your feedback and report any problem to the MAIT mechanical engineer or Lead AIT. We will all work on a continuous improvement pattern to make sure we will fit with the quality standard.

What we would love to see from you

In the role of MAIT mechanical Technician ideally, you will have the following:

Mechanical or Electro-mechanical Degree as a technician or Bachelor (2 years after High school)
Technician who likes hands on work but also accurate work
A previous experience (2 or 3 years) in building space vehicles would be appreciated

Skills and Behaviours

Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
Wishes to accomplish a good job and likes all the details to be covered but without over-quality
Rigorous and insure a good traceability
Problem solver, be proactive but always with the team agreement
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Commitment, Innovation, Trust, Quality, and Teamwork

Why you should join us

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.