AIT Technician – Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical Integration

Who we are ?

Born of a strong ambition to conquer the stars, Exotrail is a “scale-up” that came into being in 2017. Its aim is to develop and market small satellite engines worldwide.

We develop products focusing on impact, frequent delivery, and continuous improvement. Inspired by the digital world, we are customer-focused and entrepreneurial.


We manage risks to cross boundaries and deliver results that otherwise wouldn’t be possible in a traditional space model.

We rely on all the required means to sustain the development of our products, be it for propulsion or servicing satellites. With a strong innovative spirit inherited from our early phases, we gear up to grow our industrial company.

Your role

Exotrail is looking for a highly skilled AIT Technician with specialized experience in Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Integration to support the SpaceVan™ program. This role focuses on performing precise assembly, integration, and testing of satellite subsystems and components within a cleanroom environment, preparing essential materials and equipment for environmental testing (EVT) and upcoming launch campaigns.

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.

Main Missions

📌 Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Integration : Conduct assembly and integration of spacecraft components across mechanical, thermal, and electrical domains, ensuring strict adherence to technical protocols, cleanliness standards, and quality control measures.

📌 Test Preparation & Execution : Set up and organize materials, equipment, and tools required for various in-house functional and environmental tests, including vibration and thermal tests, ensuring readiness and compliance with test standards.

📌 Cleanroom Operations : Adhere to contamination control protocols in the cleanroom, maintaining a sterile workspace to protect sensitive components from contaminants.

📌 Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Maintenance : Ensure proper setup, calibration, and maintenance of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) used during integration, troubleshooting issues as they arise.

📌 Component Verification : Inspect and verify all components before integration, performing dimensional and functional checks to ensure each part meets design specifications.

📌 Environmental Testing & Launch Campaign Support : Participate in environmental testing campaigns, including thermal vacuum, vibration, and shock tests, and contribute to launch preparation activities to ensure system resilience under mission conditions.

📌 Documentation and Reporting : Accurately document each integration step, deviation, and outcome, contributing to integration and test reports. Maintain up-to-date digital records of integration statuses.

📌 Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) : Identify and report anomalies encountered during AIT, working with Quality to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.

📌 Health & Safety Compliance : Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, maintaining a safe workspace and following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protocols to protect electronics.

Education
Technical diploma or degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


Experience
A minimum of 2 years in a hands-on integration role within the aerospace or satellite sector, with expertise in cleanroom procedures and environmental testing setups.

Languages

• French : mother tongue/ fluent
• English: professional/ fluent (B2-C1)
  
  
  

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with integration tools for mechanical, thermal, and electrical installations.
• Experience in electronics and harnesses integration, particularly in high-reliability sectors such as aerospace.
• Experience in MLI, SLI, SSM, and other thermal components integration.
• Skilled in using and maintaining MGSE and EGSE for integration and testing.
• Knowledge in ESD handling protocols to protect sensitive electronics during testing.
• Prior experience working in a cleanroom environment with knowledge of contamination control protocols and cleanroom standards.
• Familiarity with CAD tools like SolidWorks or Catia for interpreting designs and assembly drawings.
  
  
  

Soft Skills

• Passionate about technical, hands-on work with strong problem-solving and analytical.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality standards.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• 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.
  
  
  

Work environment

• Stimulating, collaborative work environment.
• Project and scale-up spirit, collaboration, recognition and initiative are part of our values.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
  
  
  

Job specifications

• Type of contract, CDI
• Location Massy/ Toulouse
• Executive status
• Open-space
• Hybrid
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary according to profile
• Alan mutual insurance
• 50% of transportation costs covered
• Company savings scheme
• RTT and CP
• Exceptional days off: illness, RQTH, accident, death, etc.
  
  

Recruitment process

• Ø Step 1: Interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Ø Step 2: Interview with the Hiring manager
• Ø Step 3: Technical test - coding game
• Ø Step 4: Meeting with a director/founder
  

We are committed to quality and will treat all applicants with respect and consideration. As a reminder, this position is open to people with disabilities.

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