AIT Delivery Engineer

MaiaSpace is a European space tech company, designing, manufacturing and operating competitive and sustainable solutions for space mobility. We are driven by the belief that access to space is a major enabler for a better and more sustainable life on Earth, addressing the challenges faced by humanity: climate, resources, connectivity, and data. Our aim is to successfully design and test a cost-effective and reusable mini-launch vehicle by 2026.

AIT Delivery Engineer

We are looking for an AIT Delivery Engineer to join one of our agile, multi-disciplinary teams responsible for the development of the Upper Stage of the Maia Launch Vehicle. In this role, you will oversee the preparation and execution of the Upper Stage integration sequence in our Factory. Additionally, you will act as a crucial liaison between various teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and communication.

Your tasks will be the following:

Liaison and Communication:

• Serve as the focal point between the Method Team, Shopfloor and Upper Stage Team

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration to ensure alignment and coordination of efforts

• Ease the E-BOM to M-BOM transition

Preparation of integration sequence:

• In coordination with the Team and Shopfloor, prepare the macro schedule of the integration sequence of the Upper Stage perimeter

• Build the optimal sequence of operations considering the layout of the stage

• Liaise with Industrialization Leader and Procurement Team in order to accelerate the delivery of hardware to perform the integration sequence

• Review with Methods Team the assembly procedures

• Write stage user manual with the support of the multi-disciplinary Team

Controls and Validation:

• Build the Check Out Logic of the stage in collaboration with Methods Team

• Define functional controls of the different sub-systems of the stage

• Define Key Characteristics necessary to ease the integration

• Analyze test results and use them as a lesson learned in order to improve and prepare the next integration sequence

Completion of integration sequence:

• Drive the treatment of anomalies and waivers. In particular, provide feedback to the design team on necessary design modifications to avoid further anomalies

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and Avionic engineers, to identify and resolve technical issues

• Ensure that integration and testing activities comply with quality standards and regulations

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and experience in project management (planning management, quality management…)

• Technical background in launcher integration, and testing appreciated

• Proficiency in CAD & PDM software (SolidWorks)

• Knowledge and experience in product design (mechanical, electrical, fluidic)

• Experience in anomaly resolution will be an asset

Interpersonal Skills:

• Delivery oriented (tailored to customer need)

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with different Agile Teams

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative

• Experience in integration environments and the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities

🎓 Qualification:

• Experience: more than 10 years of experience in aerospace engineering or a related field

• Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• English level sufficient to read and write technical documentation, to perform oral technical presentation and to interact on technical topics

Working at MaiaSpace

You will be joining a friendly multi-disciplinary team, comprised of multi-skilled people, following Agile and Scrum methodologies. This means that your role and responsibility may evolve over time with varied assignments and challenges depending on priorities and competences. Your work will be hands-on and in close contact with the final product. We are open-minded, transparent, pragmatic, result oriented and people centric. Teamwork is at the heart of how we work together and our co-workers share the same fundamental values: respect, humility, reactivity and autonomy with a passion for technical excellence. Our newly acquired office space at La Defense is located within the heart of Europe’s largest purpose built business and commercial district with easy access to public transport.

Written and spoken communication is in French and English.