Ait Engineer - Medium-sized Telescope Systems (M/F)

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**Location**: Milano, Italy with frequent international travel
**Department**: Telescope Business Unit
**Start Date**: Immediate **About Us** OHB Italia is a key player in the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge telescopic systems supporting global Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST), and Near-Earth Object (NEO) observation initiatives. Our Telescope Department is leading the deployment of high-performance telescopes in some of the most iconic and pristine observatory locations worldwide. **Your Role and Responsibilities** As an AIT Engineer, you will: - Execute Integration & Test activities of medium-sized telescopes, including opto-mechanical subsystems, both in-house and on-site.
- Conduct optical alignment and calibration, working closely with optical and system engineers to ensure high-precision setup.
- Prepare AIT documentation, including test procedures, integration workflows, reports and as-run procedures.
- Handle critical assemblies, including optical mounts, structural elements, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Participate in night observation campaigns and system verification tests under real sky conditions.
- Support technical reviews and meetings, contributing to design improvement feedback based on hands-on test results.




- Coordinate with logistics and operations teams for the setup and support of site installation missions globally. **Required Qualifications and Skills**
- Degree (Bachelor or Master) in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or related fields.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in AIT or system integration environments.
- Practical experience with mechanical and optical handling and alignment.
- Basic proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA).
- Skilled in using MS Office and standard reporting tools.
- Strong teamworking attitude, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot integration issues and propose effective solutions.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple concurrent tasks and schedules.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
- Willingness to travel extensively and remain on-site for medium to long-term international missions (up to several weeks or months). **Why Join Us**
- Be part of a cutting-edge space program protecting Earth from space hazards.
- Work at prestigious international observatory sites, under the clearest skies in the world.
- Grow in a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team with strong engineering and scientific expertise.
- Gain experience across the full lifecycle of telescope systems, from design to final commissioning.

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/7fs91n