# Mechanical Engineer (AIT)

> JUST ONE | Recruitment & Executive Search agency · Athens, Greece · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-15

**Salary:** EUR 40,000–60,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

A leading company in the satellite and space technology sector is seeking a **Mechanical Engineer (AIT)** to join its engineering team. The role focuses on **Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT)** activities for advanced satellite systems and complex aerospace hardware, supporting the successful integration, qualification, and delivery of high-performance space technology.

**Responsibilities**

-   Define, develop, and continuously improve mechanical **Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT)** processes for complex aerospace hardware, from initial assembly through final acceptance and delivery.
-   Lead and execute the mechanical and structural assembly and integration of systems and sub-assemblies, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and configuration requirements.
-   Develop detailed assembly and integration procedures, work instructions, test plans, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation to ensure consistent and repeatable AIT activities.
-   Plan, coordinate, and support environmental qualification and acceptance testing, including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, acoustic, and other mechanical or environmental tests.
-   Define requirements for and support the design, development, validation, and implementation of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), tooling, fixtures, lifting devices, and dedicated AIT workstations.
-   Collaborate closely with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Systems Engineering teams, providing AIT input and ensuring Design for Manufacturing, Assembly & Testability (DFM/DFA/DFT) principles are incorporated into product development.
-   Investigate integration and test anomalies, non-conformances, and hardware issues through structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis, driving corrective and preventive actions.
-   Support hardware readiness reviews, configuration control, build records, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring full traceability and successful transition from engineering development to repeatable production.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
-   At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the development, integration, testing, or production of complex hardware systems within industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, semiconductors, or similar environments.
-   Strong mechanical engineering expertise, including precision assembly, mechanical drawings, CAD models, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and dimensional verification.
-   Proven experience in defining and qualifying assembly, integration, and testing processes, ideally including environmental testing and mechanical ground support equipment.
-   Familiarity with configuration management, root cause analysis, non-conformance management, cleanroom practices, and ESD requirements.
-   Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a very good command of English and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.

## Benefits

-   Annual Gross Compensation: Base Salary €40.000 - €60.000
-   Career development and growth opportunities

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