Technical Facility Manager - Small Satellites

Space Industries; Settimo Torinese; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Meal vouchers (€8/day)

Welfare benefits (up to €2,000/year)

Private health insurance

Flexible working hours

Career growth & leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

Space Industries is seeking an experienced Technical Facility Manager to oversee all technical infrastructure, utilities, and equipment supporting satellite production, integration, and test operations. The role requires strong electronics knowledge, hands-on maintenance, and a proactive approach to safety and reliability.

The candidate will manage cleanrooms, HVAC, test facilities, and utilities, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Competenze

• Diploma or degree in Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical facility management within aerospace/high-tech environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, machinery operations and facility utilities.
• Good command of English (written and spoken) and a valid category B driving license.

Mansioni

• Manage and maintain technical facilities, utilities, and equipment for satellite production and testing.
• Ensure operational availability, safety, and compliance with aerospace standards.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities with internal/external resources.
• Support setup and commissioning of new equipment, test benches, and installations.
• Monitor and optimize power, compressed air, cooling systems, and other utilities.
• Collaborate with AIT and Test teams for facility readiness during campaigns.
• Maintain facility documentation: maintenance plans, calibration schedules, safety checklists.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
• Support HSE compliance and participate in safety risk assessments and audits.
• Recommend and lead improvement initiatives for efficiency and reliability.
• Assist investment planning for facility maintenance and procurement of tools.

Conoscenze

Autonomy

Maintenance expertise

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Formazione

Diploma or degree in Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics

Strumenti

ECSS standards knowledge

Aerospace facility operations

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Overview

SPACE INDUSTRIES is a dynamic and rapidly growing company operating in the aerospace sector, with a strong commitment to innovation, reliability, and mission excellence.
The company supports complex space programs and provides end-to-end mission operations, ensuring high standards of performance and operational success.

Position Overview

Space Industries S.p.A., a leading aerospace company specializing in the assembly, integration, and testing of small satellites, is seeking an experienced and technically skilled Technical Facility Manager to oversee and manage all technical infrastructure, utilities, and equipment supporting production, integration, and test operations.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical and electronic expertise with solid experience in facility operations, ensuring that all systems, machinery, and utilities are fully functional, compliant, and reliable to support aerospace-grade activities (cleanrooms, AIT areas, test facilities).

This is a hands-on role requiring autonomy, technical competence, and a proactive approach to maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement of the facility’s performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all technical facilities, utilities, and equipment used in satellite production and testing (electrical systems, HVAC, compressed air, vacuum systems, cleanrooms, test chambers, etc.).
• Ensure operational availability, safety, and compliance of all infrastructure with aerospace and industrial standards.
• Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance activities on machinery and technical systems, coordinating internal and external resources.
• Support the setup and commissioning of new equipment, test benches, and technical installations.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of utilities (power supply, compressed air, cooling systems, etc.).
• Collaborate with AIT and Test teams to ensure facility readiness for integration and test campaigns.
• Implement and maintain facility documentation: maintenance plans, technical records, calibration schedules, and safety checklists.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
• Support HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) compliance and contribute to safety risk assessments.
• Participate in audits and inspections (internal, customer, or agency).
• Propose and lead improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and reliability of the facility.
• Propose and support investment planning for facility maintenance and improvement, ensure timely procurement of materials and tools.
• Technical diploma or degree in Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical facility management within aerospace, industrial, or high-tech environments.
• Strong technical background in electrical and electronic systems, machinery operations, and facility utilities.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of complex equipment.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operations, HVAC systems, and technical safety standards.
• Familiarity with ECSS standards and aerospace-grade facility requirements is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and solve technical issues proactively.
• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Holder of a valid category B driving license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in space or defense sector facilities.
• Experience of test environments operation (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMC).
• Certification or training in maintenance management or facility engineering.

• Metalmeccanico (CCNL) contract with compensation based on experience and skills.
• Competitive pay
• Flexible working hours
• Up to €2,000/year of welfare
• Meal vouchers (€8/day)
• Additional private health insurance, on top of the coverage provided under the national collective labour agreement.
• Great opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment in the aerospace sector.
• Gross annual salary ranging from €40,000 to €45,000, paid over 13 monthly instalments. Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, technical skills, and the level of autonomy and responsibility required for the role.

Space Industries is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing company shaping the future of satellite production.
• Work on challenging and innovative projects with international impact.
• Join a multidisciplinary team driven by passion, collaboration, and excellence.