Darwin Space are currently hiring for an AIT Technician on behalf of a business in Luxembourg.
Responsibilities
* Manufacture and fabricate custom Multilayer Insulation (MLI) blankets according to engineering drawings, procedures, and quality requirements.
* Cut, assemble, sew, bond, and inspect insulation materials and associated components.
* Prepare materials, tools, and production documentation required for hardware fabrication.
* Support production planning and scheduling activities to meet project milestones.
* Assemble thermal hardware, flight components, and mechanical subassemblies.
* Perform integration activities following established work instructions and engineering procedures.
* Install thermal blankets, heaters, sensors, harnesses, and associated thermal control hardware on spacecraft components and subsystems.
* Verify hardware conformity against drawings, parts lists, and technical specifications.
* Execute functional, performance, and acceptance testing of thermal hardware and assemblies.
* Set up and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
* Record, analyze, and document test results.
* Support thermal vacuum, environmental, and qualification testing campaigns.
* Troubleshoot assembly and test anomalies and collaborate with engineers to identify corrective actions.
* Ensure compliance with quality standards, cleanliness requirements, and configuration control processes.
* Perform inspections and verify workmanship throughout production and test activities.
* Contribute to the development and improvement of manufacturing procedures and work instructions
Qualifications
* Technical diploma, vocational training, or degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
* 5 years of demonstrated working experience with space hardware.
* Hands-on experience in assembly, manufacturing, testing, and integration of mechanical or aerospace hardware.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
* Experience using standard workshop tools and measurement equipment.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
* Ability to perform precise manual tasks requiring fine motor skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to stand and move around workshop, laboratory, cleanroom, and test facilities for extended periods.
* Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, and measurement instruments.
* Comfortable working in cleanroom environments and wearing required personal protective equipment.
* Ability and desire to relocate to Luxembourg.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Elicia Pillay