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ATEXIS

Aerospace, defense engineering and lifecycle services

Quality Control Technician

Full-Time
€35k - €40k+ Referral bonus + Motivation bonus
Mid
Bachelor's
Étrelles, France
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestInspection & Test, Quality Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A BAC+2 qualification with a specialization in mechanics or electronics.
  • Experience in dimensional inspection or metrology, ideally in a defense environment.
  • Proficiency with measurement tools and fault diagnosis.
  • High-frequency and radio-frequency skills are appreciated.
Responsibilities
  • Check dimensions—including length, width, thickness, hole positioning and diameter, and flatness—using measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and a 3D measuring machine.
  • Inspect visually for defects such as scratches, burrs, and residue, and verify that tracks and markings comply with standards.
  • Report non-conformities, participate in root-cause analyses, and propose corrective actions.
  • Complete inspection records and archive reports for traceability and compliance.
  • Validate first articles (FAI), coordinate with production and methods teams, and participate in quality meetings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in dimensional inspection or metrology in a defense environment is preferred.
  • Skills in high frequency and radio frequency are appreciated.

About the company

ATEXIS is an international engineering and IT services provider within the ALTEN Group. It helps customers operate and maintain complex systems—such as aircraft, ships, and helicopters—from design through end-of-life or second life. Its offerings include Technical Documentation, Training (eLearning, Operations and Instruction Manuals), and Operations and Maintenance Engineering (RAMS and ILS). With over 1,200 experts across 20 locations in Spain, France, and India, ATEXIS serves Aerospace, Defence, Railway, Naval, Energy and Industrial sectors. The company differentiates itself through its domain-specific engineering and lifecycle support capabilities, a wide geographic footprint, and its focus on improving durability, performance, and lifecycle cost for its clients. Its goal is to enable more durable, higher-performing, and cost-optimised technologies that are safer and more sustainable for society.”} ;)````````````? (This trailing text is accidental) `) # End of tool input

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Saint-Herblain, France

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • ATEXIS posted 90 open roles in September 2026, showing active demand.
  • Alion shows hiring across Vitrolles, Seville, Madrid, and Toulouse in 2026.
  • The company launched CatalyX and TowerX in fiscal 2026, broadening services and pricing power.

What critics are saying

  • ATEXIS depends on client outsourcing budgets; defense and industrial cuts hit renewals fast.
  • Hellowork listed 52 ATEXIS openings, and some postings disappeared by September 11, 2026.
  • If ALTEN tightens capital allocation, ATEXIS loses autonomy and becomes a commoditized services arm.

What makes ATEXIS unique

  • ATEXIS, an ALTEN subsidiary, specializes in aerospace, defense, naval, and rail lifecycle support.
  • Its 2026 focus spans technical documentation, maintenance engineering, training, and aftermarket support.
  • ATEXIS Spain won Fusion for Energy training services on April 23, 2026.

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Benefits

  • Meal Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Performance Bonus