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Aircraft Engineer / Industrial Mechanic (m/f/d)

OHB logoOHBAugsburg, GermanyPosted 3mo ago

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We - MT Aerospace - are part of the OHB Space and Technology Group. As a leading international aerospace company, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for launcher programs such as Ariane, the U.S. Space Launch System (SLS) as well as commercial launcher systems, the Airbus fleet, spacecrafts, satellites and defense applications.

Thanks to globally unique manufacturing technologies, we create high-performance products made of metal and fiber composites, such as large load-bearing structures and cryotanks, lightweight structures and fuel as well as pressure tanks that combine maximum performance with minimum weight.

Especially our business areas of additive manufacturing, CFRP and hydrogen mobility make us a sought-after partner outside the aerospace sector as well. We currently employ around 600 people at our headquarter in Augsburg and at the launch site in Kourou (French Guiana). Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you.

Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Aircraft Engineer / Industrial Mechanic (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off. ## Your Tasks - Joining, fitting and installing aerospace structural components, including functional testing - Drilling, reaming, riveting, assembling and joining, grinding and bonding various components - Creating fit holes - Assembling complex structural components (metal) - Working to drawings - Carrying out quality controls ## Your Qualifications - Completed vocational training as an aircraft mechanic, skilled metalworker, or in a comparable field - Professional experience in the areas of manufacturing/production and mechanics is desirable - Knowledge and experience in the field of aircraft structural assembly and in reading technical drawings - Assertiveness and good communication skills, as well as the ability to integrate into a team - Reliability, ability to work in a team, and a quality-conscious approach to work ## We offer Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility) Flexible working hours and flexitime account Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement 35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days Subject-specific training courses In-house canteen Employee parking spaces Employee recommendation system Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level.

We are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our online tool. If you have any questions, please contact ­ ­career@mt-aerospace.de. MT Aerospace AG Human Resources

From OHB's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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