AIT Engineer - #54540

Dawn Aerospace is looking for an exceptional Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer with a practical, can-do attitude to join our in-space propulsion team in Delft, The Netherlands.

In this role, you will be responsible for the AIT of Dawn's satellite propulsion systems ranging from CubeSat up to 1-tonne class. Utilizing Dawn's high-performance green propellant architecture, all systems are assembled, integrated and tested in house. Travel to customer facilities for integration and support should be expected.

Responsibilities

• Assembly, integration and test activities of satellite propulsion systems.
• Writing of AIT documentation like integration procedures, test procedures and test reports.
• Procurement of necessary equipment and subsequent quality control and acceptance testing of incoming goods.
• Manage in-house and external manufacturing.
• Work with System Design Engineers to ensure all production data is accurate and complete.
• Schedule and communicate production activities.
• Customer handover/delivery.
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in hands-on AIT activities on highly complex systems, like semiconductor equipment, satellites, astronomy equipment, flight simulators, aircraft maintenance, or similar.
• Proven oral and written communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionals.
• Capable of working effectively in collaborative team environments and by yourself.
• The ability to adapt to change quickly and positively.
  
  

Desired Experience

• Working with a quality management system that meets ISO9001.
• Production process development experience (e.g. Lean/6 sigma).
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

At Dawn Aerospace, we believe that diverse teams build better solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and supported to do their best work.

About Dawn Aerospace

Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company with a purpose.

Our Mission Is To Enable The Next Generation Of Space Users By Providing More Sustainable And Scalable Ways To Access And Move Around In Space. We Believe This Access, In The Form Of a Transportation Network, Will Fundamentally Change What’s Possible From Space. We Currently Focus On Three Areas Of Space Transportation

• In-space propulsion We're a leading supplier of turnkey green propulsion systems for various classes of satellites. Our systems utilise safe, accessible propellants and we have over 170 of these propulsion units on more than 40 operational satellites already. A further 200 units are in production.
• In-space servicing Coupled with our propulsion expertise, we are ensuring that our customers' satellites are refuellable. In the coming years, Dawn will offer a refueling service to enable life extension of customer satellites. This new market is aligned with our sustainability goal to ensue a clean and safe space for everyone!
• Spaceplane We are developing the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever to take off from a runway, combining the extreme performance of rocket propulsion with the reusability of conventional airplanes to enable high-frequency, low-cost access to sub-orbital space.
  
  

Our international teams are distributed across four locations: the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, and the USA.

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