AIT Manager – Space & High-Tech Industry (m/w/d)

Everience; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-year deta-vast assignment

Job summary

Everience is seeking an AIT Manager to coordinate and manage complex testing activities for next‑generation space systems. You will oversee AIT across the product lifecycle, ensuring test planning, facilities, resources, and execution align to deliver high‑quality products safely and on schedule.

You will work with Team Leaders, Project Managers, Engineers and stakeholders to coordinate multiple activities and ensure successful delivery of advanced space programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in AIT/high-tech.
• Experience coordinating engineering, manufacturing, testing, or AIT activities.
• Strong planning, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Proactive and structured problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Assembly, Integration & Test activities across multiple projects.
• Develop and manage AIT strategies, planning and execution approaches.
• Coordinate internal test facilities, resources, and test campaigns.
• Ensure test activities meet quality, safety and project requirements.
• Manage technical and operational stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor progress, risks, dependencies and milestones.
• Identify opportunities to improve AIT processes and ways of working.
• Support delivery of advanced satellite and space technology programmes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AIT Manager – Space & High-Tech Industry (m/w/d)

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Everience is an international consulting group delivering AI-augmented digital services and placing people at the heart of the AI revolution.

With a presence in Europe, Africa, Asia and America, Everience offers its 4,000-strong workforce the most demanding and stimulating environment in which to transform and develop their skills, learning about new AI-based roles and building their future employability.

Through its Symbiotic Academy the group offers a unique hub for training, practical application and exchange where everyone can experiment, learn, and progress in the fields of artificial intelligence and data.

In accordance with its core purpose of orchestrating the symbiotic relationship between humans and AI in the workplace, Everience is making the augmented employee the driving force of a “symbiotic age”, where AI enhances talents and opens up new career opportunities.

We are looking for an AIT Manager who will coordinate and manage complex testing activities for next-generation space systems.

In this role, you will oversee Assembly, Integration & Test activities throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that test planning, facilities, resources, and execution are aligned to deliver high-quality products safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

You will work closely with Team Leaders, Project Managers, Engineers, and technical stakeholders to coordinate multiple activities and ensure successful delivery of advanced space programmes.

As AIT Manager, you will:

• Coordinate Assembly, Integration & Test activities across multiple engineering projects
• Develop and manage AIT strategies, planning, and execution approaches
• Coordinate internal test facilities, resources, and test campaigns
• Ensure test activities are executed according to quality, safety, and project requirements
• Manage technical and operational stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor progress, risks, dependencies, and project milestones
• Identify opportunities to improve AIT processes and ways of working
• Support the successful delivery of advanced satellite and space technology programmes

You are an organised technical leader who enjoys coordinating complex engineering activities in a multidisciplinary and innovative environment.

You bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience coordinating engineering, manufacturing, testing, or AIT activities within a high-tech environment
• Strong planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or similar tools
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills in English
• A proactive and structured approach to problem-solving.

Experience within the aerospace or space industry is considered a strong advantage.

What we offer:

• A key technical coordination role within an innovative space technology environment
• The opportunity to contribute to advanced satellite programmes
• An international and collaborative working environment with highly skilled engineers
• Exposure to cutting-edge space technologies and multidisciplinary projects
• A 1-year deta-vast assignment with the possibility of transitioning into permanent employment

All our positions are open to both women and men and are, of course, open to people with disabilities.