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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AIT Test Engineer - **Company:** The Exploration Company - **Location:** München, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** White-Box Testing, Odoo - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=013d8f0aa9312563 ## About the Role * Engineering degree (Master or PhD) in mechanical science, instrumentation/test or equivalent * Experience in the AIT of aerospace vehicles * Prior experience with Vibration Tables, Thermal Chambers or similar equipment is a plus * Mechanical skills with electrical/digital and electromechanical knowledge would be appreciated Skills and Behaviors * Leadership skills * Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks * Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done * Ability to communicate at all levels of the business in English * Organized and rigorous * Hands-on approach * Inventive and problem solver, team spirit * Able to document all tasks in written form * Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company's core values of Vision, Mission, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence ## Description * Prepare, execute and manage the internal or external dynamic testing (vibration test, shock tests,...) of several sub-systems (electronic, fittings, weldings...) and internally developed prototypes * Prepare, execute and manage the internal or external thermal testing (cycling, TVAC...) of several sub-systems and internally developed prototypes * Write documentation prior and post integration and test activities * Prepare, execute and manage other testing activities in AIT domain (e.g.: parachute, EMC, mechanisms, Structural Test Model...) * Support mechanical integration activities needed on Nyx Capsule, * You will manage the testing activities from definition of requirements to post-test reviews * You will be responsible of writing, reviewing and executing procedures detailing the setups for integration and tests (in Epsilon3, ODOO, Team Center) * You will be responsible for the execution of the tests performed in-house with internal equipment (vibration test bench, thermal vacuum chamber, shock test rig, ...) * You will be responsible for the execution of the tests performed in external facilities * You will be responsible of the procurement (or rental) of instrumentation and its installation on the items to test * You will be expected to interact with other AIT engineers and technicians but also with external stakeholders * You will be largely involved in the resolutions of anomalies happening during the integration and tests * You will manage the reports to be done at the end of the operations/tests * You will give your feedback and report on any blockage or problem during the testing and will work to propose improvements and fixes * You will be asked to support the qualification plans of new processes within AIT (welding, fittings...) * You will be supporting the Purchase of all the equipment (COTS or not) needed to run the testing activities (Tools, generic GSE) * You will be working with AIT technicians and MGSE team to define needs of machined parts and/or tools (proposing design, follow up with MGSE team) Additional Requirements * Versatile, in order to support several activities depending on the workload * Being able to manage several topics at the same time (preparation of next tests and execution in parallel) * Proficient in following safety standards and maintaining quality control during all assembly and test operations. ## Related Videos - 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