AIT/ EVT Metrology Technician (m/f/d)

For permanent employment OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a

AIT/ EVT Metrology Technician (m/f/d)

We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Metrology Technician who thrives in a dynamic, high-precision environment. Within our EVT & Metrology team, you will play a key role in validating space-flight hardware, ensuring components, subsystems and complete spacecraft meet rigorous environmental and quality standards.

Your Tasks

Environmental Testing (EVT)

In the frame of EVT activities, you will:

• Setup, support and conduct complex tests in the thermal-vacuum environment
• Develop and implementing test procedures for thermal environmental testing of components, subsystems, and spacecraft, working directly with the Test Lead to perform tests on space-flight hardware
• Prepare monitor, and control thermal cycling and thermal-vacuum tests
• Perform mechanical maintenance of thermal-vacuum test chambers and related equipment
• Define test processes and setup of thermal cycling and thermal vacuum environmental test areas
• Collaborate with design engineering to define environmental test equipment specifications
• Evaluate test results and prepare clear and structured test reports for stakeholder review
• Create and update procedures, work instructions, and operational standards

Metrology

In the frame of Metrology activities, you will:

• Perform precision metrology measurements using CMM, CMM-Arm, Laser Tracker systems
• Conduct metrology operations in clean-room environments at external facilities
• Develop and implement methrology test procedures (CMM and LT)
• Evaluate test results and prepare comprehnsive reports for stakeholders

Your Qualifications

• +5 years of professional experience in AIT or laboratory enviroment, ideally in the aerospace sector
• Demonstrated experience in environmental testing (thermal cycling and/or thermal vacuum) and precision metrology
• Solid knowledge of space standards and test setups is a strong plus
• Proven track record of developing test procedures, executing them from requirements through to test reporting
• Hands-on proficiency with metrology instruments (e.g., CMM, Laser Tracker)
• Strong understanding of space-flight components and spacecraft environmental test regimes
• Flexibility to work in shift operations and occasionally on weekends
• Fluent English; German is a plus