Job Description
Position: AIT Technician – Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical Integration
Location: Exotrail’s Massy office
Department: In-Orbit Services
Reports To: AIT Team Leader
Employment Type: Full-time
Exotrail is looking for a highly skilled AIT Technician with specialized experience in Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Integration to support the SpaceVan™ program. This role focuses on performing precise assembly, integration, and testing of satellite subsystems and components within a cleanroom environment, preparing essential materials and equipment for environmental testing (EVT) and upcoming launch campaigns.
The current team comprises several AIT engineers and technicians across missions (LEO, GEO, Rendez-vous), and this role will support test phases for diverse mission types.
Your main tasks will be:
Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Integration: Conduct assembly and integration of spacecraft components across mechanical, thermal, and electrical domains, ensuring strict adherence to technical protocols, cleanliness standards, and quality control measures.
Test Preparation & Execution: Set up and organize materials, equipment, and tools required for various in-house functional and environmental tests, including vibration and thermal tests, ensuring readiness and compliance with test standards.
Cleanroom Operations: Adhere to contamination control protocols in the cleanroom, maintaining a sterile workspace to protect sensitive components from contaminants.
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Maintenance: Ensure proper setup, calibration, and maintenance of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) used during integration, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Component Verification: Inspect and verify all components before integration, performing dimensional and functional checks to ensure each part meets design specifications.
Environmental Testing & Launch Campaign Support: Participate in environmental testing campaigns, including thermal vacuum, vibration, and shock tests, and contribute to launch preparation activities to ensure system resilience under mission conditions.
Documentation and Reporting: Accurately document each integration step, deviation, and outcome, contributing to integration and test reports. Maintain up-to-date digital records of integration statuses.
Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR): Identify and report anomalies encountered during AIT, working with Quality to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, maintaining a safe workspace and following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protocols to protect electronics.
You will work under the supervision of the AIT Team Leader and maintain regular interactions with the cross-functional teams.
The position is opened in Exotrail’s offices in Massy.
Preferred Experience ♀️
Exotrail is looking for an AIT Technician with hands-on experience in mechanical, thermal, electronics assembly and integration, ideally within the aerospace or satellite industry. The preferred candidate should have:
• Education: Technical diploma or degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
o Proficiency with integration tools for mechanical, thermal, and electrical installations.
o Experience in electronics and harnesses integration, particularly in high-reliability sectors such as aerospace.
o Experience in MLI, SLI, SSM, and other thermal components integration.
o Skilled in using and maintaining MGSE and EGSE for integration and testing.
o Knowledge in ESD handling protocols to protect sensitive electronics during testing.
o Prior experience working in a cleanroom environment with knowledge of contamination control protocols and cleanroom standards.
o Familiarity with CAD tools like SolidWorks or Catia for interpreting designs and assembly drawings.
A minimum of 2 years in a hands-on integration role within the aerospace or satellite sector, with expertise in cleanroom procedures and environmental testing setups.
In addition, and as importantly, the candidate must have the following mindset:
• Passionate about technical, hands-on work with strong problem-solving and analytical.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality standards.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexible to evolving project priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfortable in a dynamic start-up environment, working with a pragmatic risk-taking and accountable approach.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is an asset.
About our recruitment process
We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job regardless of your private background.
We meet at least three times in order to give you a better idea of what it’s like to work at Exotrail:
1. Technical interview with your future manager: You will learn more about the position, the required qualifications , and undergo a technical test if applicable.
2. On-site interview with HR and VP: You will discover your work environment and learn more about our culture.
3. Interview with the AIT team members : you can make sure that you share the same vision and values of the company.
