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With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the US, ispace is a global leader in lunar exploration. Our European branch, based in Luxembourg, is uniquely positioned at the heart of rover design, development, and operations.
We’re building the foundations of a sustainable lunar economy — and expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth.
At ispace EU, engineers, business experts, and creatives work side by side to turn bold ideas into reality, driven by our mission: “Expand our Planet, Expand our Future.”
TITLE: Senior Mechanical AIT Engineer
LOCATION: Luxembourg
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test) Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all AIT activities for complex spaceflight hardware ensuring hardware is integrated, verified, and delivered on schedule and to flight standards.
The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background, complemented by working-level knowledge of electrical systems and software regression testing, enabling effective coordination of multidisciplinary AIT activities. You will act as the technical integrator between mechanical, electrical, and software teams, ensuring coherent execution of integration, test, and verification activities.
You will contribute to the definition, design, and production of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) required to safely integrate, handle, and test flight hardware.
Main functions:
Focal point for AIT activities and workflows
Strong experience in environmental campaigns (preparation, execution and reporting), acting as main PoC towards testing facilities.
Strong mechanical background with knowledge of electrical and software regression/functional testing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and coordinate all AIT activities for system, subsystems, or and payload level
- Serve as the primary AIT interface between design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management
- Own the mechanical integration strategy, including alignment, fastening, torquing, handling, and cleanliness control
- Coordinate electrical integration and software regression testing activities in close collaboration with electrical and software engineers, ensuring test readiness, sequencing, and coverage
- Plan, prepare, and execute environmental test campaigns, including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and functional testing
- Define and maintain AIT workflows, build sequences, integration plans, and test plans, covering mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines
- Coordinate production and readiness of parts, tooling, MGSE, EGSE, and test equipment to support AIT schedules
- Contribute to the design, procurement, and validation of MGSE, including handling fixtures, alignment tools, transport frames, and test supports
- Generate and maintain AIT documentation
- Manage AIT schedules
- Support risk management by identifying AIT risks and proposing mitigation measures
- Provide on-floor technical leadership during integration and testing
- Lead anomaly resolution and in coordination with PA lead, perform root cause analysis across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
- Participate in design reviews with a focus on AIT needs and how this may inform the detailed design of mechanical systems and components
- Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure that transportation of ispace platform to and from testing and integration facilities happens as planned
- Mentor and technically guide junior AIT engineers and technicians
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5–10 years of experience in spacecraft, satellite, or high-reliability system AIT
- Strong experience preparing and executing environmental test campaigns (vibration, TVAC, shock)
- Proven ability to plan and coordinate AIT activities across multiple disciplines
- Hands-on experience with integration, test execution, and troubleshooting of complex hardware
- Solid understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their AIT constraints
- Experience with AIT documentation, configuration control, and nonconformance management
- Ability to drive execution in a schedule-driven, high-stakes environment
- Strong communication and coordination skills in English
Why Join ispace EUROPE?
At ispace EU, we’re not just building lunar rovers — we’re shaping the future of space exploration from our base in Luxembourg. As part of a global team spanning Japan, the US, and Europe, we’re on a mission to create a sustainable lunar economy and expand humanity’s reach beyond Earth.
Join a diverse, fast-moving team where engineers, creatives, and business minds work side by side to turn bold ideas into reality. If you're ready to make history — and have fun doing it — we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s go to the Moon together.
We welcome candidates with diverse experience levels and evaluate the best fit on an individual basis. Your final job level and salary will be determined based on your skills, experience, and the impact you can bring to the role.
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