AIT MGSE Engineer Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · Production · first seen 2026-09-16

The Exploration Company is building spacecrafts for humanity. We need an AIT MGSE Engineer to design and deliver the ground support equipment required for our next capsule preparation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with Engineering and AIT colleagues to understand and refine MGSE requirements and timelines for assembly and testing activities.
  • Conceptualise, design in CAD with manufacturing drawings, procure and commission the MGSEs.
  • Confirm design compatibility with external loads using mechanical analysis, hand calculations and proof tests.
  • Discuss MGSE designs with suppliers for manufacturing feasibility and optimal processes.
  • Follow up manufacturing and procurement with suppliers, answer technical questions and ensure timely delivery.
  • Provide instructions and support assembly, commissioning and implementation of MGSEs.

Required Experience and Skills

  • Mechanical or Aerospace engineering degree with focus on machine or structural design.
  • Minimum 2 years CAD design and drafting experience using Siemens NX or similar.
  • Minimum 2 years FEA experience using Hypermesh or similar tools.
  • Understanding of machine design, manufacturing processes (machining, welding), design for manufacturing and GD&T.
  • Knowledge of margin calculation methodologies for beams, bolted joints, welds and similar applications.
  • Good documentation skills for design descriptions, assembly instructions and test reports.
  • Creative problem solving and technical troubleshooting abilities.
  • Basic hands-on mechanical assembly and simple machining experience.

Desirable Experience

  • Design of test setups, jigs and fixtures.
  • Planning and execution of mechanical tests in-house.
  • Previous space AIT and MGSE design experience.
  • German language skills (English required).

Location

Munich, Germany.