AIT Intern
Aim high, go beyond!
At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…
Working in our Chief Technology Office (CTO)
The CTO division is where Open Cosmos technology comes to life. Covering engineering, product development, and technical innovation, the team designs, builds, and operates the satellites, systems, and platforms that make our missions possible. It’s a highly collaborative environment where ideas become real hardware, software, and data solutions that deliver impact from space.
Working in the AIT Team
The AIT team is at the heart of turning ideas into real, orbit-ready satellites. They’re the workshop where Open Cosmos missions come to life — taking designs from paper to physical hardware.
From assembling delicate electronic boards to fitting structural panels, wiring harnesses, and payloads, AIT ensures everything fits and functions flawlessly. They run rigorous testing — vibration, thermal vacuum, functional, and performance checks — to make sure each satellite can survive the extreme conditions of launch and space.
It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and mission-critical - it doesn’t get much cooler than this!
What will you be doing?
You will be:
Supporting the assembly and integration of satellite structures, subsystems, and components
Assisting with mechanical and electrical integration activities including harness routing, connector mating, crimping, and soldering under supervision
Supporting spacecraft functional testing and verification activities
Assisting in preparing cleanroom environments, tooling, and equipment for integration campaigns
Maintaining high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, ESD compliance, and configuration control
Supporting the completion of build records, test documentation, and traceability logs
Assisting with hardware handling, stock management, and inventory activities
Working closely with engineers and technicians to identify and resolve integration or test issues
Supporting environmental test campaign preparation activities where required
What You’ll Bring
A strong interest in spacecraft, satellite systems, or aerospace engineering, most likely gained from a recent relevant apprenticeship or degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
A practical, hands-on mindset with an interest in hardware assembly and testing
Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
Familiarity with laboratory, workshop, or electronics equipment is advantageous
Ability to interpret technical drawings or engineering documentation is desirable
Good attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced engineering environment
This role will be based onsite in Athens, Greece.
To apply, you must have the legal right to work in this location.
When applying, please submit your CV in English.
Why Open Cosmos?
Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe
A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges
A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team
Equal opportunity employer
At Open Cosmos, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace built on respect, dignity, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively challenge bias to ensure every candidate and employee feels truly welcome. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
- Division
- CTO
- Department
- ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION & TEST
- Role
- AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test) Intern
- Locations
- Athens, Greece
- Employment type
- Internship
About Open Cosmos
Open Cosmos is dedicated to solving customer problems with insights from space. Whether this is monitoring agricultural yields, assessing the damage of oil spills or providing navigation solutions, we believe that data from satellites is the most effective and sustainable way of achieving this.