Lead AIT Technician (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

As Lead AIT Technician, you will join us on the arctic island of Andøya, and be responsible for leading a small team of AIT technicians to support onsite assembly, integration, test and launch activities. Together with our dynamic multinational AIT and design teams based in Germany, and local Operations crew you will ensure flawless and timely delivery of flight hardware, and smooth conduction or test and launch campaigns. 

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Leadership: Assemble and lead team of AIT technicians 
• Shaping the launch site: Take ownership of the AIT infrastructure, and develop it to compete with world class AIT facilities around the globe   
• High-Precision Assembly: Precise assembly of advanced space components 
• Machining Carbon Fiber Composites: Working with cutting-edge carbon fibre materials 
• Component and Assembly Testing: Validating the functionality of individual parts and complete assemblies 
• Test and Launch Support: Assisting in setting up and preparing the flight hardware for stage testing and launch 
• High Cleanliness Standards: Maintaining high cleanliness standards to ensure component integrity 
• Detailed Documentation: Accurately documenting work processes to maintain high standards and quality 
• Compliance with Standards: Ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations 
• Process Improvement: Contributing to continuous process improvement 

Qualification Checklist 

• Completed vocational training as an aircraft mechanic specializing in production engineering, maintenance, engineering or comparable training in accordance with the requirements 
• Several years of professional experience in the field of aviation and/or aerospace 
• First leadership experience and excellent teamwork 
• Knowledge of gas/fluid bolting techniques 
• Good drawing skills, spatial awareness and good technical understanding 
• Willingness for occasional assembly work at different locations 
• High attention to detail and quality 
• Ability to work under pressure and in a highly dynamic environment 
• Foundational knowledge of computer and software applications 
• Well organized mode of working 
• Fluent in English (Norwegian and/or German are helpful) 

Bonus Skills

• Any type of machinery licenses (forklift, craning, etc.) 
• Experience working with hazardous materials or systems under pressure 

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 6 weeks of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Relocation support: Benefit from our relocation bonus with deductible expenses up to an agreed amount
• Wellness allowance: Stay healthy and fit with our yearly allowance for wellness activities (e.g., Gym, Massages)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Physical and mental well-being: Access via OpenUp the online support from certified psychologists and lifestyle experts at no cost to you and your family
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.  

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com