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

About the role

Join Dawn Aerospace's in-space propulsion team in Delft as an Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) Technician. You will own the AIT of satellite propulsion systems from CubeSat up to 1-tonne class, built on 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.

Your responsibilities

  • Assembly, integration and test activities of satellite propulsion systems
  • Write AIT documentation including integration procedures, test procedures and test reports
  • Procure necessary equipment and perform 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 and delivery

What you bring

  • 2+ years hands-on AIT experience on highly complex systems such as semiconductor equipment, satellites, astronomy equipment, flight simulators or aircraft maintenance
  • Proven oral and written communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionals
  • Ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments and independently
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly and positively

Desired experience

  • Working with a quality management system that meets ISO9001
  • Production process development experience, such as Lean or 6 Sigma