AIT Test Technician Verified today

Dawn Aerospace · Delft, Netherlands · Production · first seen 2026-09-11

About the role

As a technician, you play an important role in the testing of Dawn's satellite propulsion hardware and will carry out a range of specialist tasks in our workshop and cleanroom facilities. All systems are assembled, integrated and tested in-house in our Delft office and delivered to customers across the world.

Responsibilities

  • Execution of tests such as leak tests, pressure tests, environmental tests, hot fire, etc
  • Preparation and execution of hardware tests at component- and (sub)system level, independently or with support from other AIT team members
  • Handling of measurement equipment and operating test setups
  • Complete test reports and analyze test data
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality to ensure all production data is accurate and complete

Required qualifications

  • Experience with pressurised systems and pressure testing equipment (e.g. pressure regulators). Either fluidic or hydraulic systems
  • Experience with basic measurement tools such as multimeters and pressure gauges
  • Ability to read and follow test procedures
  • Ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments as well as autonomously
  • Adapting to change quickly and positively
  • Ability to follow and enforce basic safety procedures
  • Fluent in English
  • Vocational or higher professional education background, equivalent to Dutch MBO or HBO level

Desired qualifications

  • Experience with propulsion (sub)systems, other satellite subsystems or experience from similar fields like aircraft assembly/maintenance and high-tech
  • Working in a geographically widespread team
  • Experience working in controlled environments such as cleanrooms

Employment terms

Permanent position starting with a fixed-term contract of 12 months.