Junior Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT) Engineer – Germany | Airbus Projects
Orbital • Obergeis, Hesse, Germany
**Role & seniority: ** AIT Engineer (Assembly, Integration & Testing), on-site team member for strategic aerospace/defence projects (permanent contract).
**Location & work type: ** On-site in Germany (including Immenstaad); likely full-time.
**Stack/tools (testing): **
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Electrical & functional testing of optical subsystems/payloads
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Test procedure development and auxiliary test equipment procurement
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Test tooling & infrastructure management/maintenance
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Quality/non-conformance investigation support
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Define and execute electrical/functional tests for optical subsystems/payloads
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Develop test procedures, manage test equipment, and assess results
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Perform troubleshooting/root-cause analysis and implement fixes to meet time-critical needs
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Must-have skills:
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Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace or related field
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B2/C1 English (mandatory)
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B1 German (mandatory)
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European citizenship
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Nice-to-haves:
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Experience with safety-critical aerospace/defence/transport testing
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Prior work with non-conformance investigations and quality processes
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Familiarity with maintaining/using test tooling and infrastructure
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Full Description
Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for AIT Engineers to join our on‑site teams in Germany, supporting strategic projects with Airbus 📍 Locations include Immenstaad Why join us?
💰 Competitive salary: 50,000 – 65,000 € 🏠 Support in finding accommodation and German language training. 📄 Full relocation assistance, administrative support 📦 The company covers your German tax return for the first year. 📌 Permanent German contract + long‑term projects ⚙️ Team-building activities and regular technical follow‑ups 🌍 Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment
What you will do
Electrical & Functional Testing: Define and execute electrical and functional tests for optical subsystems and payloads.
Test Equipment & Procedures: Develop test procedures, procure auxiliary test equipment, and assess test results.
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate test anomalies, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions in time-critical environments.
Project Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to optimize quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
Quality & Non-Conformances: Support non-conformance investigations in line with company quality standards.
Tooling & Infrastructure: Manage and maintain test tooling and infrastructure.
What we’re looking for
- Degree in Mechanic, Electrical, Aerospace or a related field
- B2/C1 English Level – mandatory.
- B1 German Level – mandatory.
- Applicants must hold citizenship of a European country.
- ✈ Ready to take off?
- Apply now and grow your career in Germany! 🎯
