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AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer

Join The Exploration Company as an AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer to ensure the successful integration, testing, and launch of the Nyx space vehicle.

Location
Munich, Germany
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
mid
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 5 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago

What you'll build

  • Manage the entire EVT Campaign
  • Prepare, execute and manage the EVT campaign
  • Write AIT documentation
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders
  • Collect test requirements from sub-system owners

Must have

  • Engineering degree (Master or PhD) in mechanical science or equivalent
  • At least 5 years experience in the AIT of aerospace vehicles

Nice to have

  • Experience in conducting test campaigns
  • Leadership skills
  • Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks

Requirements

Experience
5+ years
Education
Master's degree
Visa
Sponsorship available

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Joblaze summary

The AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer at The Exploration Company is responsible for managing the entire environment test campaign for the Nyx space vehicle, ensuring integration and execution of tests across various subsystems. This role requires expertise in aerospace vehicle assembly, thermal management, and test campaign execution, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality control. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of relevant experience and a background in mechanical engineering, along with strong organizational and leadership skills. The position involves collaboration with multiple engineering teams and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on The Exploration Company's careers page September 23, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Munich, Germany.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer role.
Where is the role based?
The Exploration Company is hiring for this position in Munich, Germany.
Does The Exploration Company sponsor work visas for this role?
Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?
The Exploration Company targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer role at The Exploration Company.

From the original posting


We are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refueled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer to help us in our mission by making sure that ​NYX can be integrated, tested and launched.

You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

  • Collect and compile all the requirements/need to tests from different sub-systems owners

  • Optimizes and Consolidate a flow of testing based on these needs

  • Prepare, execute and manage the EVT (Environment Test) campaign, including integration in the test facility and conduction of the tests on our space vehicles

  • Write AIT documentation prior and post integration and test activities

  • Manage internal and external stakeholders (propulsion, thermal, thermal protection, avionic & power units) to perform a successful test

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will manage the entire EVT Campaign, from external facility management to end of testing, including GSE definition and procurement with internal or external suppliers, test procedures writing and execution, supporting in defining the perimeters of other teams and schedule preparation.

  • You will manage the mechanical, thermal and EMC/EMI test parts, being the focal point of TEC wrt the external facility.

  • You will create a list of procedures detailing the assembly and mechanical setups for integration and tests (in Epsilon3, ODOO, Team Center) - being full responsible of the leading procedure of all tests.

  • You will be responsible for the execution of these procedures, and we expect you to interact with other AIT engineers and technicians

  • You will be largely involved in the resolutions of anomalies happening during the integration and tests

  • You will manage the reports to be done at the end of the operations/tests

  • You will give your feedback and report on any blockage or problem during the AIT and will work to propose improvements and fixes

  • You will be supporting the Purchase of the equipment (COTS or not) needed to run the test activities (TGSE, MGSE, FGSE)

  • You will collect the test requirement form different sub-system owners and Chief engineering team.


Additional Requirements:

  • Versatile: in order to manage several test preparations, and being the TEC interface person among various engineering teams

  • Proficient: in following safety standards and maintaining quality control during all assembly and test operations.

  • Very good system understanding, thermal and functional qualification

Qualifications and experience

  • Engineering degree (Master or PhD) in mechanical science or equivalent

  • At least 5 years experience in the AIT of aerospace vehicles

  • Experience in conducting test campaigns, a plus if an EVT campaign has already been conducted

Skills and Behaviors

  • Leadership skills

  • Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks

  • Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done

  • Ability to communicate at all levels of the business in English

  • Organized and rigorous

  • Hands-on approach

  • Inventive and problem solver, team spirit

  • Able to document all tasks in written form

  • Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Mission, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence.

  • We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind 

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