ispace, inc.

Senior Mechanical AIT Engineer

ispace, inc.  •  Luxembourg, LU (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Join Our Mission to the MoonJoin ispace EUROPE – Pioneering Lunar Exploration from LuxembourgWith locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the US, ispace is a global leader in lunar exploration. Our European branch, based in Luxembourg, is uniquely positioned at the heart of rover design, development, and operations.We’re building the foundations of a sustainable lunar economy — and expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth. At ispace EU, engineers, business experts, and creatives work side by side to turn bold ideas into reality, driven by our mission: “Expand our Planet, Expand our Future.”
TITLE Senior Mechanical AIT Engineer  LOCATION: Luxembourg 
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test) Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all AIT activities for complex spaceflight hardware ensuring hardware is integrated, verified, and delivered on schedule and to flight standards.The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background, complemented by working-level knowledge of electrical systems and software regression testing, enabling effective coordination of multidisciplinary AIT activities. You will act as the technical integrator between mechanical, electrical, and software teams, ensuring coherent execution of integration, test, and verification activities. You will contribute to the definition, design, and production of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) required to safely integrate, handle, and test flight hardware.
Main functionsFocal point for AIT activities and workflowsStrong experience in environmental campaigns (preparation, execution and reporting), acting as main PoC towards testing facilities.Strong mechanical background with knowledge of electrical and software regression/functional testing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and coordinate all AIT activities for system, subsystems, or and payload level
  • Serve as the primary AIT interface between design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management 
  • Own the mechanical integration strategy, including alignment, fastening, torquing, handling, and cleanliness control
  • Coordinate electrical integration and software regression testing activities in close collaboration with electrical and software engineers, ensuring test readiness, sequencing, and coverage
  • Plan, prepare, and execute environmental test campaigns, including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and functional testing
  • Define and maintain AIT workflows, build sequences, integration plans, and test plans, covering mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines
  • Coordinate production and readiness of parts, tooling, MGSE, EGSE, and test equipment to support AIT schedules
  • Contribute to the design, procurement, and validation of MGSE, including handling fixtures, alignment tools, transport frames, and test supports 
  • Generate and maintain AIT documentation 
  • Manage AIT schedules 
  • Support risk management by identifying AIT risks and proposing mitigation measures
  • Provide on-floor technical leadership during integration and testing 
  • Lead anomaly resolution and in coordination with PA lead, perform root cause analysis across mechanical, electrical, and software domains 
  • Participate in design reviews with a focus on AIT needs and how this may inform the detailed design of mechanical systems and components 
  • Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure that transportation of ispace platform to and from testing and integration facilities happens as planned
  • Mentor and technically guide junior AIT engineers and technicians

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5–10 years of experience in spacecraft, satellite, or high-reliability system AIT
  • Strong experience preparing and executing environmental test campaigns (vibration, TVAC, shock)
  • Proven ability to plan and coordinate AIT activities across multiple disciplines
  • Hands-on experience with integration, test execution, and troubleshooting of complex hardware
  • Solid understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their AIT constraints
  • Experience with AIT documentation, configuration control, and nonconformance management
  • Ability to drive execution in a schedule-driven, high-stakes environment
  • Strong communication and coordination skills in English
Why Join ispace EUROPE?At ispace EU, we’re not just building lunar rovers — we’re shaping the future of space exploration from our base in Luxembourg. As part of a global team spanning Japan, the US, and Europe, we’re on a mission to create a sustainable lunar economy and expand humanity’s reach beyond Earth.Join a diverse, fast-moving team where engineers, creatives, and business minds work side by side to turn bold ideas into reality. If you're ready to make history — and have fun doing it — we’d love to hear from you.
 Let’s go to the Moon together.
Learn more about our recent activities here: https://ispace-inc.com/news-enWe welcome candidates with diverse experience levels and evaluate the best fit on an individual basis. Your final job level and salary will be determined based on your skills, experience, and the impact you can bring to the role.
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About ispace, inc.

ispace, a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our planet. Expand our future.”, specializes in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. Toward that vision, we aim to build an economic zone between the Earth and the Moon (cislunar) through the commercialization of lunar surface development.

In 2022, we launched our first mission to the Moon. It was the culmination of years of hard work and our first step towards extending human life into outer space. Mission 2, launched in 2025, was the second and final mission of the HAKUTO-R lunar exploration program and featured the RESILIENCE lunar lander carrying the TENACIOUS micro rover, navigating deep space and entering lunar orbit before attempting to land on the Moon. With the completion of the R&D Phase, ispace moves forward, taking the lessons learned from Mission 1 and Mission 2, and transitioning into its “Early Commercialization Phase" with Missions 3 & 4 currently in development.

ispace has business entities in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States with more than 300 employees worldwide.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ispace-inc.com
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