AIT Manager

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science, and orbital infrastructures for over 40 years. Our diverse skills, talents, and cultures enable our customers—governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators—to Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

The AIT Manager (AM) reports directly to the Program Manager and is responsible for managing AIT work packages, coordinating activities, monitoring documentation and hardware availability, participating in program reviews, and overseeing procurement and testing activities. Key responsibilities include ensuring proper documentation, test application software, GSE, test equipment, and instrumentation are defined, produced, and maintained according to program requirements. The AIT Manager also prepares reports, schedules, and coordinates activities across disciplines, including launch campaigns and quotations.

About You

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in electronics, aerospace, or related engineering field.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in space environment management, with proven schedule, cost, quality, and personnel management skills.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency with Windows-based software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Knowledge of MES / Primavera is an advantage.
• IPMA certification preferred.
• Understanding of Lean Methods.

Personal Abilities

• Effective stakeholder interface skills.
• Strong team coordination and communication skills.
• Organizational skills to prioritize activities.
• Methodical approach with stress resilience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently or within a team.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and travel as needed.
• Results-oriented with problem-solving skills.

At Thales Alenia Space, we offer careers, not just jobs. With around 8,900 employees across 10 countries and 17 sites in Europe plus a US plant, our mobility policy supports career development at home and abroad. We view space as a new horizon to build a better, sustainable life on Earth. #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here. Apply now!

Summary

• Location: Torino
• Type: Full time