AIT Mechanical Engineer (Lunar Lander)

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity. We want you as a talented AIT Mechanical Engineer to help us in our mission by: Being involved in any type of operations for The Exploration Company in our facilities, like all the mechanical operations on our lunar vehicles, assembly operations, tube bending (in collaboration with AIT propulsion) and welding. Setting up the facilities and the MGSE (Mechanical Ground support equipment) that we will have to install. Working closely together with the rest of the AIT team. You will be part of the Lander Team within the Future Systems Department, and will report to the Principal Engineer of the project and the Future Systems Lead. Key Responsibilities In your capacity as AIT Mechanical Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include: Write the procedures detailing the tests to be performed to validate and qualify all the mechanical subsystem, with the support of the CAD and mechanical design team. Be involved and responsible for the good execution of the mechanical operations and testing the systems, following procedures and documenting all the anomalies or deviations. Be involved in the resolutions of anomalies happening during the integration and tests. Give your feedback and report any problem to the AIT manager. We will all work on a continuous improvement pattern to make sure we will fit with the quality standard. Define required mechanical tools and GSE. Set up a good work environment, for example identifying any missing tool to do properly all the tests. You will also work on the organization and management of all these tools. What we would love to see from you In the role of AIT Mechanical Engineer ideally, you will have the following: Mechanical or Aerospace degree (Bsc. minimum) 3+ years of experience in hands-on mechanical AIT for aerospace systems Knowledge of ESA and NASA quality and safety standards Broad knowledge of structures and mechanical subsystems for aerospace vehicles Welding experience will be considered a plus CAD design experience will be considered a plus Passion for advancing the commercial space industry Highly motivated to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up environment Fluent in English. German, French, Italian or Arabic is an asset. 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. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc. Find more English Speaking Jobs in France on Arbeitnow