Mechanical Technician – Thermal Protection System (TPS)

Location: Munich, Germany; onsite role

Company

Develop and operate Nyx, a modular and reusable orbital vehicle designed to transport cargo and potentially humans.

What you will do

• Assemble and integrate Nyx capsule Thermal Protection System hardware, including skin panels, access panels, TPS tiles, and mechanical interfaces.
• Perform adhesive bonding, injection, painting, welding, and other qualified manufacturing processes.
• Carry out dimensional, visual, and non-destructive inspections and support the interpretation and reporting of results.
• Manufacture, assemble, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and MGSE for TPS activities.
• Support qualification, development, and production campaigns, including documentation and traceability.
• Identify anomalies and support troubleshooting, rework, safety compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Mechanical or electromechanical technician qualification or a Bachelor-level qualification.
• 3+ years of welding experience; knowledge of ESA and NASA quality and safety standards.
• Experience with CFRP structures or composite materials, adhesive dispensing, or painting processes.
• Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.
• Experience using metrology equipment or NDI techniques, with knowledge of aerospace quality and traceability requirements.
• Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving, attention to detail, and collaborative working skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with aluminum orbital welding.
• Two or three years of experience building space vehicles.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making and structured processes.
• Open and collaborative approach to risks, obstacles, and problem-solving.
• Equal opportunity workplace focused on commitment, innovation, trust, quality, and teamwork.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are provided where applicable.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV for consideration.
• Any offer is conditional on a background check appropriate to the country, role, and project.