Job Description

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Job Overview

Application Deadline:

16 February 2026

Job Location:

Somerset West, Western Cape

Job Title:

Optomechanical AIT Technician

Education Level:

Bachelors Degree

Job Level:

Junior

Minimum Experience:

1 - 3 Years

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Optomechanical AIT Technician job vacancy in Somerset West.

A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for an Optomechanical AIT Technologist / Technician to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in Somerset West, Cape Town.



Excellent salary on offer and internal career advancement opportunities.

Position Overview

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Support the precise assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft components, ensuring they meet all technical and quality standards for successful space missions.

Requirements

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Experience in mechanical engineering roles. Experience in mechanical design, development and manufacturing. Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings. Proficiency in assembling high-precision systems. Knowledge of environmental testing procedures, including thermal, vibration, and shock tests. Ability to execute test plans and analyse test data. Implementation of quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards. Proficiency in generating and maintaining technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering, Physics, Optomechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Recommendations

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Experience and knowledge of optical/optomechanical systems. Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and NX software. Experience working in a cleanroom environment and complying with quality processes. Experience performing AIT of optical payloads or other high-precision optical instrumentation. Hands-on experience with interferometry techniques and equipment. Proficiency in optical metrology.

Special Requirement

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Will be required to work on weekends and after hours from time to time if and when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Provide technical support and guidance to team members. Assemble and integrate optical and mechanical components to ensure proper alignment and functionality. Maintain the integrity of optical systems in a cleanroom environment. Develop and refine assembly and integration procedures and execute test plans. Implement quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards. Maintain detailed records of assembly, integration, and testing activities. Prepare technical documentation, including design documentation, work instructions, build history documentation, test reports, and customer documentation.

Applying for Position

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Only open to South African citizens. * If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV.