Component Testing Technician (m/f/d)

MT Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace industry. As a subsidiary of the international technology group OHB, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for major space programmes, including the European Ariane 6 launch vehicle, the American Space Launch System (Artemis mission) and other international launch systems. Our components are also used in satellites, spacecraft for lunar and Martian missions, space refuelling stations and passenger aircraft. Our customers include globally active companies and system integrators such as ESA, NASA, Airbus, ArianeGroup and Boeing.

Using manufacturing technologies that are unique worldwide, we produce high-performance products from metal and fibre composites that are uncompromisingly focused on performance. These include large load-bearing structures, cryogenic tanks, lightweight components, and fuel and pressure tanks that combine maximum load-bearing capacity with minimum weight.

We owe our success to the initiative and passion of our employees, who stand for innovation and progress. Our team of around 600 employees at our headquarters in Augsburg, in Bremen and at the European spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana) works every day to actively shape the future of space travel.

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 Component Testing Technician (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.

Your Tasks

• Responsible for organising and providing the peripheral equipment required for testing
• Setting up and carrying out complex static and dynamic component tests in both series production and development
• Assisting with the definition and optimisation of test procedures
• Carrying out static or dynamic tests involving complex specimen geometries under demanding conditions
• Reporting to line managers and internal clients (documentation)
• Assisting with the maintenance and modernisation of equipment and test fixtures

Your Qualifications

• A completed degree as a technician specialising in measurement technology / sensor technology, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
• Alternatively, a completed vocational qualification and at least 3 years’ professional experience in the field of measurement technology / sensor technology, electrical engineering or automation technology
• Good knowledge of theoretical and practical measurement technology
• Experience in automated measurement data analysis
• Good knowledge of the ARAMIS measurement system
• Good knowledge of standard mechanical testing procedures
• Good knowledge of hydraulic testing machines (Instron, software and hardware)
• Knowledge of structural bonding techniques is desirable
• Good knowledge of specimen preparation is desirable
• Experience in test automation is desirable
• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently, in a structured and goal-oriented manner

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