AIT SPECIALIST – Space Propulsion

Description

Dawn Aerospace is looking for an exceptional Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Specialist with a practical, can-do attitude to join our in-space propulsion team in Delft, The Netherlands.

In this role, you will be responsible for the incoming inspection and cleaning process for Dawn's satellite propulsion systems ranging from CubeSat up to 1-tonne class. You will also take part in all AIT activities in the team, ranging from heater installation to pressure testing. Utilizing 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming items with support on the day-to-day task from technicians.
• Cleaning of incoming items with support on the day-to-day tasks from technicians.
• Ownership of the Inspection and cleaning area (situated in its own cleanroom). Continuous improvement of the area, new tools, new setups, etc.
• Feedback to the Purchasing team regarding the quality of suppliers. Potential field visits to suppliers.
• Responsible for raising and discussing any non-conformance discovered during the inspection process. Hold discussion with System Engineers and Product Owners.
• Generate and update incoming inspection work instructions and SOPs.
• Responsible for the alignment of the above procedures with Dawn Aerospace New Zealand facility (supplier for some of the sub-assembly).
• Design, development, and verification of new cleaning setups.
• Strong attention to detail, following quality processes and process-oriented mindset.
• Take part in Assembly, Integration and Testing activities at component, sub-system and system level.
• Join potential customers campaign and visit to the New Zealand Dawn Aerospace facility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in hands-on mechanical and/or electrical AIT activities on complex systems, like semiconductor equipment, satellites, astronomy equipment, flight simulators, aircraft maintenance, or similar.
• Experience in using general workshop tools related to cleaning and inspection, such as a microscope, calipers, multimeter, ultrasonic cleaners, ovens, sealants, etc.
• Experience working in clean rooms or other controlled environments.
• Familiarity with space segment activities, requirements and quality process (ECSS).
• Able to understand technical drawings (ICD), CAD or schematics of complex components and relative requirements.
• Precise technical communication and documentation abilities (Work Instruction, Non-Conformity, etc.).
• Proven oral and written communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionals.
• Capable of working effectively in collaborative team environments and by yourself.
• The ability to adapt quickly and positively.

Desired Experience

• Experience with pressurized systems.
• Experience with electric propulsion systems.
• Working with a quality management system that meets ISO9001.

Why Join Us:

• Work on real space missions that make an impact.
• Collaborate with a passionate international team of engineers and project managers.
• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing, cutting-edge aerospace company.
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career in project management.

Note that the role is a permanent position that will start with a fixed-term contract of 12 months. 

Diversity & Inclusion

At Dawn Aerospace, we believe that diverse teams build better solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and supported to do their best work.

About Dawn Aerospace

Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company with a purpose.
Our mission is to enable the next generation of space users by providing more sustainable and scalable ways to access and move around in space. We believe this access, in the form of a transportation network, will fundamentally change what’s possible from space. We currently focus on three areas of space transportation:

• In-space propulsion
  We're a leading supplier of turnkey green propulsion systems for various classes of satellites. Our systems utilise safe, accessible propellants and we have over 170 of these propulsion units on more than 40 operational satellites already. A further 200 units are in production.
• In-space servicing
  Coupled with our propulsion expertise, we are ensuring that our customers' satellites are refuellable. In the coming years, Dawn will offer a refueling service to enable life extension of customer satellites. This new market is aligned with our sustainability goal to ensue a clean and safe space for everyone! 
• Spaceplane
  We are developing the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever to take off from a runway, combining the extreme performance of rocket propulsion with the reusability of conventional airplanes to enable high-frequency, low-cost access to sub-orbital space.

Our international teams are distributed across four locations: the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, and the USA.

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