Space Test Programs Lead: Bench Scheduling & Readiness

PAVE Space SA.; Villeneuve (VD); Remote; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PAVE Space SA in Switzerland is hiring a test planning engineer to own end-to-end timelines for all test bench projects, from concept through commissioning, coordinating across benches, procurement, and design interfaces.

The role is on-site, split between our Villeneuve office and the Chavalon test site (roughly 20 minutes away). Fluency in English is required; French is a plus. You will turn plans into actionable schedules and keep qualification campaigns moving.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of testing on complex technical hardware.
• Familiar with read/create/maintain P&IDs and related hardware basics.
• Understanding procurement lead-times and installation constraints.
• Ability to communicate across teams with different priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end timelines for test bench projects from concept through commissioning.
• Maintain testing calendars to keep qualification campaigns on track.
• Manage interface between test team and design teams dependent on bench availability.
• Plan resources across benches: people, hardware, facility time.
• Prepare requirements and specification sheets for each bench as living documents.

Skills

Testing experience

P&ID familiarity

Procurement knowledge

Cross-team communication

English fluency

Job description

PAVE Space SA in Switzerland is hiring a test planning engineer to own end-to-end timelines for all test bench projects, from concept through commissioning, coordinating across benches, procurement, and design interfaces.

The role is on-site, split between our Villeneuve office and the Chavalon test site (roughly 20 minutes away). Fluency in English is required; French is a plus. You will turn plans into actionable schedules and keep qualification campaigns moving.