AIT Technician - Facilities, GSE, Maintenance, Logistics, and Stock Management [F/H]

Job Description 👨‍💻

Position: AIT Technician - Facilities, GSE, Maintenance, Logistics, and Stock Management

Location: Exotrail's Massy office

Department: In-Orbit Services

Reports To: AIT Team Leader

Employment Type: Full-time

Exotrail is hiring an AIT Technician with a robust background in Facilities, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Maintenance, Logistics, and Stock Management. This role is crucial to ensuring that AIT operations are supported by well-maintained facilities, fully operational GSE, and an organized inventory. You will be responsible for cleanroom and workshop maintenance, inventory control, and logistics, providing essential support for spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing phases.

The current team comprises several AIT engineers and technicians across missions (LEO, GEO, Rendez-vous), and this role will support test phases for diverse mission types.

Your main tasks will be:

📌 Facility & Cleanroom Management: Oversee the maintenance and readiness of cleanroom and workshop facilities, ensuring adherence to strict operational and safety standards. Monitor cleanroom conditions, equipment, and consumables to maintain a controlled environment for sensitive hardware assembly.

📌 GSE & Equipment Maintenance: Manage calibration, upkeep, and operational readiness of all Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ensuring availability and optimal functionality for testing and integration phases. Drive GSE design improvements and manage the lifecycle of equipment, from CAD design to manufacturing and operational deployment.

📌 Stock & Inventory Control: Track and manage inventory levels of critical components, tools, and consumables. Ensure accurate documentation and timely replenishment to prevent delays in AIT operations. Develop and implement inventory control processes, utilizing inventory management systems to enhance efficiency.

📌 Logistics Coordination: Coordinate the logistics for receiving, storing, and deploying hardware and testing equipment. Facilitate smooth transport of components and tools between facilities, ensuring that all necessary resources are available when needed.

📌 In-House Preparation for EVT and Launch Campaigns: Organize and prepare all materials, tools, and equipment required for environmental testing and launch campaigns. Coordinate closely with other AIT members and engineering teams to ensure that all necessary resources meet EVT and launch specifications.

📌 ESD and HSE Compliance: Oversee compliance with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protocols to protect sensitive electronics, and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards in all work areas, particularly in the cleanroom and workshop.

📌 Assembly & Integration Assistance: Provide hands-on support during spacecraft assembly and integration, assisting in tasks related to mechanical, electrical, and thermal integration. Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment and maintain testing setups.

📌 Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR): Identify and report anomalies encountered during GSE or Spacecraft assembly, integration and testing, working with quality assurance to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.

📌 Continuous Improvement & Documentation: Document all procedures related to facilities, GSE maintenance, and inventory management. Implement improvements to streamline processes, enhance safety, and support best practices in AIT workflows.

You will work under the supervision of the AIT Team Leader and maintain regular interactions with the cross-functional teams.

The position is opened in Exotrail's offices in Massy.

Preferred Experience 💁‍♀️

The ideal candidate should have practical experience in facilities, GSE and inventory management within a technical or aerospace environment. Requirements include::

• Education: Technical diploma or degree in Facilities Management, Logistics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Technical Skills:

o Cleanroom Experience: Familiarity with maintaining and operating within cleanroom environments, including knowledge of cleanroom protocols and procedures.

o GSE and Facility Maintenance: Strong knowledge of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) operation and maintenance, including calibration and repairs.

o Inventory & Logistics: Experience with inventory management systems and coordinating logistics for complex projects.

o ESD & HSE Protocols: Familiarity with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, ensuring a safe and controlled environment.

o Mechanical Design: Proficiency in CAD tools (Inventor, Solidworks, Catia), knowledge of mechanical design principles, GD&T, and manufacturing processes, ability to perform engineering calculations related to strength, materials, mechanisms and good knowledge of different manufacturing process, is a plus.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities management, logistics, or stock management within a technical environment is required, with a preference for experience in the aerospace industry.

In addition, and as importantly, the candidate must have the following mindset:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality standards.

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to multitask and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Flexible to evolving project priorities in a fast-paced setting.

• Comfortable in a dynamic start-up environment, working with a pragmatic risk-taking and accountable approach.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is an asset.

About our recruitment process 🤝

We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job regardless of your private background.

We meet at least three times in order to give you a better idea of what it's like to work at Exotrail:

1. Technical interview with your future manager: You will learn more about the position, the required qualifications , and undergo a technical test if applicable.

2. On-site interview with HR and VP: You will discover your work environment and learn more about our culture.

3. Interview with the AIT team members : you can make sure that you share the same vision and values of the company.