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Assembly Integration & Test Technician in space products - 100% (m/f/d)

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Assembly Integration & Test Technician in space products - 100% (m/f/d)

full-timePosted: Jan 7, 2026

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

We say HI* ̶  Welcome to the Thales team!

*Human Intelligence

Thales in Switzerland is part of a world-leading technology group in the area of Defense & Security, Training & Simulation, Space and Digital Identity & Security. In a world full of uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can break new ground with confidence and in security. For a future we can all trust.

Say HI* to your career as a

Assembly Integration & Test Technician in space products -100% (m/f/d)

in Zürich #LI-ONSITE (Ref. Nr. R0302672)

In Zurich awaits you a center of excellence for optical, quantum-based communications and opto-electronic observation and communication systems used in satellite and space technology. This is the place for you if you don't just dream of space travel, but want to work on the development, operation and deployment of satellite-based systems that help position and connect everything and everyone everywhere, observe our planet and optimize the use of Earth's resources - and of our solar system. Join the team of experts at Thales Alenia Space, a key partner for governments, institutions and businesses. We look forward to meeting you!

Your mission

  • Cleaning and preparation of components according to specifications.

  • Performs the mechanical integration tasks for space projects for components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, instruments and systems according to the drawings and space industry requirements.

  • Documents that the integration steps are performed according to the procedure and maintains records for traceability (historical records, As-Run procedures, As-Built Components Lists).

  • Supports the project team for the test campaign, particularly for handling of the hardware and mechanical activities.

  • Technical support to the IVVQ Manager for the integration activities , in particular for detailing the integration steps, time needed etc.)

  • Technical support to the Design Team, Technology Team and IVVQ Team to review the hardware designs to ensure „Design for Efficient Integration“.

  • Support for Incoming Inspections of Components and Assemblies when needed.

  • Packing of hardware for storage and transportation.

  • Manufacturing of mechanical components in the workshop according to the design drawing (drilling, milling, machining) – would be a plus

We look forward to that

  • Educational Degree in Space or Electronic/Electrical Engineering

  • Holding a proven experience in Opto-Mechanical assembly and test, in either the space industry or a similar complex industry (e.g. defense, aerospace or watch industry)

  • Independent, careful and structured work approach

  • Experience in working in a clean-room environment is a plus

  • Proficiency in English, German is a plus

  • Ability to work within international and interdisciplinary teams

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to present ideas and listen to others’ ideas and cooperate in heterogeneous groups

  • Structured, methodical working method

  • Ability to proactively find solutions within the available timeframe and budget

What awaits you at our location in Zurich

Collective Labour Agreement MEM-Industry Swissmem I Flexible and mobile working | Various part-time models to promote work-life balance | Share participation programme ‘Sharing Thales’ | Allowances for special events | International development opportunities within the Thales Group | Extensive further training opportunities in the Thales Learning Hub| Regular development meetings I Benefits platform with employee discounts | Free parking facilities or discount on public transport season tickets I Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance I Free hot and cold drinks I Monthly catering allowance of CHF 120 I Avadis Capital accumulation foundation I We are “you” We work together as partners and are on first-name terms at all levels

For our 83,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up forward-looking perspectives, realize individual career paths and enable creative freedom.

Say HI* – Your way to us

When the writing is on the wall, our international teams are there to tackle today's complexity with tomorrow's industry-leading technologies. Are you in? Your contact Frederic Martin is looking forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.

Frederic Martin

Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1

*Human Intelligence

Notice for recruitment agencies:

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that the CVs submitted by recruitment agencies are not processed. We will take into consideration only the CVs submitted by the candidates.

We appreciate your understanding to Thales recruitment processes.

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Locations

  • Zürich, Zürich 99999

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

65,000 - 85,000 EUR / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Opto-Mechanical assembly and testintermediate
  • Mechanical integrationintermediate
  • Clean-room workintermediate
  • Documentation and traceability (historical records, As-Run, As-Built)intermediate
  • Hardware handlingintermediate
  • Technical support for IVVQ, Design and Technology teamsintermediate
  • Incoming inspectionsintermediate
  • Packing for storage/transportintermediate
  • Independent and structured work approachintermediate
  • Proficiency in Englishintermediate
  • Ability to work in international and interdisciplinary teamsintermediate
  • Strong communication and collaboration skillsintermediate
  • Ability to present ideas and cooperate in heterogeneous groupsintermediate
  • Methodical working methodintermediate
  • Proactive problem-solving within timeframe and budgetintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Educational Degree in Space or Electronic/Electrical Engineering (experience)
  • Proven experience in Opto-Mechanical assembly and test in space industry or similar complex industry (e.g. defense, aerospace or watch industry) (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in working in a clean-room environment (experience)
  • Proficiency in German (experience)
  • Manufacturing of mechanical components (drilling, milling, machining) (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Cleaning and preparation of components according to specifications
  • Performs mechanical integration tasks for space projects according to drawings and space industry requirements
  • Documents integration steps and maintains records for traceability
  • Supports project team for test campaign, particularly hardware handling and mechanical activities
  • Provides technical support to IVVQ Manager for integration activities
  • Supports Design, Technology and IVVQ Teams for 'Design for Efficient Integration'
  • Support for Incoming Inspections of Components and Assemblies
  • Packing of hardware for storage and transportation

Benefits

  • general: Collective Labour Agreement MEM-Industry Swissmem
  • general: Flexible and mobile working with various part-time models
  • general: Share participation programme ‘Sharing Thales’
  • general: International development opportunities within Thales Group
  • general: Extensive further training in Thales Learning Hub
  • general: Benefits platform with employee discounts
  • general: Free parking or discount on public transport
  • general: Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance
  • general: Free hot and cold drinks
  • general: Monthly catering allowance of CHF 120
  • general: Avadis Capital accumulation foundation

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Assembly Integration & Test Technician in space products - 100% (m/f/d)

Thales

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Assembly Integration & Test Technician in space products - 100% (m/f/d)

full-timePosted: Jan 7, 2026

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

We say HI* ̶  Welcome to the Thales team!

*Human Intelligence

Thales in Switzerland is part of a world-leading technology group in the area of Defense & Security, Training & Simulation, Space and Digital Identity & Security. In a world full of uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can break new ground with confidence and in security. For a future we can all trust.

Say HI* to your career as a

Assembly Integration & Test Technician in space products -100% (m/f/d)

in Zürich #LI-ONSITE (Ref. Nr. R0302672)

In Zurich awaits you a center of excellence for optical, quantum-based communications and opto-electronic observation and communication systems used in satellite and space technology. This is the place for you if you don't just dream of space travel, but want to work on the development, operation and deployment of satellite-based systems that help position and connect everything and everyone everywhere, observe our planet and optimize the use of Earth's resources - and of our solar system. Join the team of experts at Thales Alenia Space, a key partner for governments, institutions and businesses. We look forward to meeting you!

Your mission

  • Cleaning and preparation of components according to specifications.

  • Performs the mechanical integration tasks for space projects for components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, instruments and systems according to the drawings and space industry requirements.

  • Documents that the integration steps are performed according to the procedure and maintains records for traceability (historical records, As-Run procedures, As-Built Components Lists).

  • Supports the project team for the test campaign, particularly for handling of the hardware and mechanical activities.

  • Technical support to the IVVQ Manager for the integration activities , in particular for detailing the integration steps, time needed etc.)

  • Technical support to the Design Team, Technology Team and IVVQ Team to review the hardware designs to ensure „Design for Efficient Integration“.

  • Support for Incoming Inspections of Components and Assemblies when needed.

  • Packing of hardware for storage and transportation.

  • Manufacturing of mechanical components in the workshop according to the design drawing (drilling, milling, machining) – would be a plus

We look forward to that

  • Educational Degree in Space or Electronic/Electrical Engineering

  • Holding a proven experience in Opto-Mechanical assembly and test, in either the space industry or a similar complex industry (e.g. defense, aerospace or watch industry)

  • Independent, careful and structured work approach

  • Experience in working in a clean-room environment is a plus

  • Proficiency in English, German is a plus

  • Ability to work within international and interdisciplinary teams

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to present ideas and listen to others’ ideas and cooperate in heterogeneous groups

  • Structured, methodical working method

  • Ability to proactively find solutions within the available timeframe and budget

What awaits you at our location in Zurich

Collective Labour Agreement MEM-Industry Swissmem I Flexible and mobile working | Various part-time models to promote work-life balance | Share participation programme ‘Sharing Thales’ | Allowances for special events | International development opportunities within the Thales Group | Extensive further training opportunities in the Thales Learning Hub| Regular development meetings I Benefits platform with employee discounts | Free parking facilities or discount on public transport season tickets I Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance I Free hot and cold drinks I Monthly catering allowance of CHF 120 I Avadis Capital accumulation foundation I We are “you” We work together as partners and are on first-name terms at all levels

For our 83,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up forward-looking perspectives, realize individual career paths and enable creative freedom.

Say HI* – Your way to us

When the writing is on the wall, our international teams are there to tackle today's complexity with tomorrow's industry-leading technologies. Are you in? Your contact Frederic Martin is looking forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.

Frederic Martin

Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1

*Human Intelligence

Notice for recruitment agencies:

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that the CVs submitted by recruitment agencies are not processed. We will take into consideration only the CVs submitted by the candidates.

We appreciate your understanding to Thales recruitment processes.

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Locations

  • Zürich, Zürich 99999

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

65,000 - 85,000 EUR / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Opto-Mechanical assembly and testintermediate
  • Mechanical integrationintermediate
  • Clean-room workintermediate
  • Documentation and traceability (historical records, As-Run, As-Built)intermediate
  • Hardware handlingintermediate
  • Technical support for IVVQ, Design and Technology teamsintermediate
  • Incoming inspectionsintermediate
  • Packing for storage/transportintermediate
  • Independent and structured work approachintermediate
  • Proficiency in Englishintermediate
  • Ability to work in international and interdisciplinary teamsintermediate
  • Strong communication and collaboration skillsintermediate
  • Ability to present ideas and cooperate in heterogeneous groupsintermediate
  • Methodical working methodintermediate
  • Proactive problem-solving within timeframe and budgetintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Educational Degree in Space or Electronic/Electrical Engineering (experience)
  • Proven experience in Opto-Mechanical assembly and test in space industry or similar complex industry (e.g. defense, aerospace or watch industry) (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in working in a clean-room environment (experience)
  • Proficiency in German (experience)
  • Manufacturing of mechanical components (drilling, milling, machining) (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Cleaning and preparation of components according to specifications
  • Performs mechanical integration tasks for space projects according to drawings and space industry requirements
  • Documents integration steps and maintains records for traceability
  • Supports project team for test campaign, particularly hardware handling and mechanical activities
  • Provides technical support to IVVQ Manager for integration activities
  • Supports Design, Technology and IVVQ Teams for 'Design for Efficient Integration'
  • Support for Incoming Inspections of Components and Assemblies
  • Packing of hardware for storage and transportation

Benefits

  • general: Collective Labour Agreement MEM-Industry Swissmem
  • general: Flexible and mobile working with various part-time models
  • general: Share participation programme ‘Sharing Thales’
  • general: International development opportunities within Thales Group
  • general: Extensive further training in Thales Learning Hub
  • general: Benefits platform with employee discounts
  • general: Free parking or discount on public transport
  • general: Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance
  • general: Free hot and cold drinks
  • general: Monthly catering allowance of CHF 120
  • general: Avadis Capital accumulation foundation

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