Head of AIT - Satellite Integration & Testing

Thales Group; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work plan

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Canteen

Job summary

Thales Alenia Space in Madrid Tres Cantos seeks an experienced Head of Department – AIT to lead and develop the AIT team, ensuring successful assembly, integration and testing of satellites in line with quality, cost, schedule and performance objectives.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Aerospace/related field, proven AIT/AIV space industry experience, strong leadership and a track record of delivering on milestones with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics or a related field.
• Proven experience in satellite AIT/AIV activities within the space industry.
• Strong experience in team management and industrial operations.
• Solid understanding of satellite integration, functional testing and environmental test campaigns.
• Excellent leadership, planning, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and organize the AIT team, ensuring adequate resources, skills and performance.
• Oversee satellite assembly, integration, functional testing and environmental test campaigns.
• Ensure AIT activities meet program milestones, budgets and quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, configuration management, traceability and non-conformance management.
• Drive continuous improvement, optimize processes and test facilities, and improve operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, suppliers and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Industrial operations

Ait/Aiv satellite testing

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Engineering field related

Job description

Thales Alenia Space in Madrid Tres Cantos seeks an experienced Head of Department – AIT to lead and develop the AIT team, ensuring successful assembly, integration and testing of satellites in line with quality, cost, schedule and performance objectives.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Aerospace/related field, proven AIT/AIV space industry experience, strong leadership and a track record of delivering on milestones with cross-functional collaboration.