Machinist AIT Engineer

Company Overview:
- We are recruiting a Machinist AIT Engineer on behalf of a fast-growing international space technology company developing next-generation Earth observation satellite systems.
- The company operates in the space and defense sector, delivering advanced satellite-based intelligence and monitoring capabilities to institutional and commercial customers worldwide.
- Its technologies support applications related to security, surveillance, environmental monitoring, maritime awareness, disaster response, and critical infrastructure protection.
- As the organization rapidly scales its satellite manufacturing capabilities, it is seeking experienced precision machining professionals to support the production and integration of flight hardware.

Role Overview:
- As a Machinist AIT Engineer, you will provide critical mechanical support to satellite production by performing precision machining, mechanical rework, inspection, and repair activities directly on the production floor.
- Working alongside assembly, integration, and engineering teams, you will help resolve mechanical issues quickly, manufacture replacement components when needed, and ensure production continues without unnecessary delays.
- This role is ideal for experienced precision machinists who enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges in a high-quality manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Perform precision machining and mechanical rework on satellite components.
- Repair damaged threads using Helicoil or equivalent thread repair methods.
- Extract broken fasteners and perform mechanical repairs during satellite assembly.
- Manufacture replacement parts using manual and CNC machining equipment.
- Inspect components using precision measurement equipment and engineering drawings.
- Record rework activities and non-conformances in engineering tracking systems.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify recurring issues and improve manufacturing processes.
- Maintain tooling, measuring equipment, and machining resources to the highest standards.

Required Qualifications:
- Experience in precision machining or mechanical manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of manual and CNC machining processes.
- Experience working to tight mechanical tolerances.
- Proficiency using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, bore gauges, and calipers.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Experience performing thread repair and mechanical rework.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Good communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Aerospace, defense, motorsport, medical device, or other precision manufacturing experience.
- Experience using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
- Knowledge of cleanroom or ESD-controlled manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with engineering tracking systems such as Jira.
- Experience supporting engineering teams during production and root cause investigations.

Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite manufacturing projects.
- Join an international engineering team developing advanced space technologies.
- Career development opportunities within a fast-growing organization.
- Relocation support for candidates moving to Finland.
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
- Modern production facilities with exposure to high-precision aerospace manufacturing.

Location: Maarintie, Espoo, Finland

Skills required for this job:

• CNC operations
• Cleanroom
• Common area maintenance (CAM)
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Coordinate-measuring machine (CMM)
• Engineering drawings
• Jira
• Precision engineering
• Precision machining