AIT Engineer – Optomechanical Integration

About the role

Satellogic is seeking an AIT Engineer to join its high‑complexity manufacturing team in Montevideo. The role focuses on the integration, verification and validation of optomechanical payloads and mechanical subsystems for Earth‑observation satellites, working in a clean‑room laboratory environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead physical and electrical integration of optomechanical payloads, mechanical subsystems and platform‑level hardware.
• Plan, define and execute environmental and functional test campaigns, including Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) and mechanical vibration tests.
• Perform fault‑finding, root‑cause analysis and troubleshooting on integrated hardware.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to develop and implement corrective actions directly on the shop floor.
• Document integration procedures, test results and verification reports.

Required profile

• Strong analytical mindset with methodical troubleshooting abilities.
• Hands‑on experience in a technical laboratory or clean‑room setting.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple integration tasks.
• Effective communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.

Required skills

• Optomechanical integration
• Mechanical subsystem integration
• Electrical integration
• Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing
• Mechanical vibration testing
• Fault analysis and root‑cause investigation