Space Environmental Test Facilities Lead

DHV Technology; Málaga; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Work Anywhere Days

Birthday Off

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Co-financed Health Insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DHV Technology, based in Málaga, is seeking an Environmental Test Facilities Manager to lead its environmental test facilities and campaigns for space hardware. You will ensure reliability, safety, and ECSS compliance while coordinating resources across project teams.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial/test environments, a strong engineering background, and English proficiency; relocation is offered, and you will work on international space projects.

Qualifications

• University degree in a technical field (Eng.).
• Master’s in aerospace or test systems is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial environments or test facilities.
• Experience leading technical teams and equipment/facilities management.
• Strong English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, availability, reliability, and continuous improvement of environmental test facilities.
• Act as technical owner of facilities including TVAC, vibration, and associated systems.
• Define growth strategies, investments, and capacity management.
• Plan and supervise test campaigns with project management, production, quality, and customers.
• Ensure proper validation, readiness of test equipment, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance contracts and supplier oversight; ensure ECSS compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning and organization

Problem solving

Communication

Customer orientation

Accountability

Results orientation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electronic, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace/Industrial Engineering or test systems specialization

Tools

Environmental test equipment

TVAC chambers

Vibration systems

Job description

DHV Technology, based in Málaga, is seeking an Environmental Test Facilities Manager to lead its environmental test facilities and campaigns for space hardware. You will ensure reliability, safety, and ECSS compliance while coordinating resources across project teams.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial/test environments, a strong engineering background, and English proficiency; relocation is offered, and you will work on international space projects.