Team Lead SAIT

Isispace; Delft; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ISISPACE is seeking a Team Lead for the System AIT (SAIT) team to oversee satellite-level integration and test activities. The role focuses on strategic alignment, planning, and healthy team dynamics with open communication.

The Team Lead may contribute to discipline-specific work when required and will ensure smooth operations and high-quality standards. The candidate should bring at least 4 years in leadership or team management, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Requires degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership or team management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable team objectives.
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Proficiency in monitoring progress and ensuring process compliance.

Responsibilities

• Translate department goals into clear team objectives and plans.
• Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities of the discipline team.
• Provide mentorship and support to team members.
• Monitor progress, address issues, and escalate when needed.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify development needs.
• Develop and maintain team processes aligned with initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable processes and regulations.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal stakeholders and support recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Mentoring

Stakeholder coordination

Decision making

Process adherence

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Degree in aerospace engineering

Degree in electrical engineering

Job description

The System AIT (SAIT) team at ISISPACE, is responsible for the satellite-level integration and test activities within our satellite

projects. It is a dynamic team where last-minute work is not rare and problems need to be solved on the spot, while

maintaining a high-quality standard. We are looking for a Team Lead who makes sure that everything runs smoothly and

create an inspiring, healthy team environment with open communication lines. If required, Team Leads may also contribute

to discipline-specific work alongside their team members.

Specific tasks and responsibilities include:

Strategic Alignment & Planning

• Translate department goals and initiatives into clear team objectives and plans.

• Define priorities, expected results, and assign team members to projects based on needs, competencies, and capacity.

• Support resource planning in coordination with internal stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the discipline team.

• Provide professional guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.

• Monitor progress, address issues, and elevate where necessary.

• Conduct performance reviews and identify development and training needs in alignment with management.

Process & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain team processes and improvements in alignment with company and department initiatives.

• Ensure team processes are documented and adhered to.

• Coordinate process improvements with other stakeholders, teams, and departments.

• Ensure team members comply with applicable processes, standards, rules, and regulations, and address deviations.

Collaboration & Culture

• Facilitate effective collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Promote a positive, professional, and supportive team environmental.ون

• Support recruitment and onboarding where applicable.

• Degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or a related field.

• Previous experience in space systems AIT.

• Minimum 4 years of proven experience in a leadership or team management role.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to guide, mentor, and collaborate effectively.

• Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable team objectives.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in monitoring progress, addressing issues, and ensuring compliance with processes and regulations.

• Significant organization and coordination skills to manage day-to-start activities and long-term initiatives.