Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) Manager | Aerospace

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for advancement

Exposure to advanced technologies

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Westminster, CO is seeking an experienced AIT Manager to lead end-to-end integration and test oversight for next-generation satellite programs. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and at least 8 years of experience in spacecraft integration and test environments. The AIT Manager will be responsible for ensuring all AIT activities fulfill program requirements and mission assurance standards, driving verification and validation, and managing schedules and costs, while supporting collaboration with top-tier industry partners.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• 8+ years of experience in spacecraft integration and test (I&T) or AIT environments.
• Proven track record executing end-to-end spacecraft integration and test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration and test oversight for a next-generation satellite program.
• Drive verification & validation efforts to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Oversee and review supplier AIT plans and test execution.

Skills

Leadership

Spacecraft integration

Verification & validation

Environmental testing

Schedule and cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field

Tools

Python

Modeling and simulation tools

Job description

**Responsibilities:*** Lead end-to-end integration and test oversight for a next-generation satellite program.* Deliver a fully verified space system—from component integration through launch site operations—while guiding a high-performing team as a subject matter expert and collaborating across engineering, supplier manufacturing, and related supplier organizations* Own the AIT strategy, execution, and team performance, ensuring mission readiness in a performance-oriented environment. Guide and verify all spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) activities for all contractors and across the full program lifecycle—from program initiation and design through launch site operations* Partner with the Systems Engineering teams to review and critique parts selection, ensuring materials uphold the quality and performance objectives of the mission* Collaborate closely with suppliers’ manufacturing and test organizations to ensure on-time delivery while meeting performance objectives* Drive verification & validation (V&V) efforts to ensure compliance with system requirements and mission success* Oversee and review supplier AIT plans, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) needs, test procedures, test scripts, test execution, and deliverables* Participate in and guide to success test readiness reviews, nonconformance reviews (and resulting actions), anomaly resolution, post-test analysis, and generation of lessons learned for Vantor* Ensure compliance with applicable space system test standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1540, GEVS, EMI/EMC requirements)* Partner cross-functionally with systems engineering, manufacturing, and program leadership to resolve integration and test challenges* Support the launch lead by ensuring delivery of any AIT artifacts needed to maintain launch manifest* Support launch campaign activities, including final integration, test, and troubleshooting at the launch site* Provide critical reporting on supplier AIT schedules and risks to the Vantor program lead.Vantor is hiring for an experienced Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Managerour next-generation satellite programs and is responsible for ensuring that all AIT activities conducted by contractors meet program requirements, contractual obligations, and mission assurance standards. You will serve as the program’s authority on AIT readiness, execution quality, and verification integrity. to join our team in Westminster, CO. This role provides technical oversight and accountability of spacecraft integration and test activities performed by external partners on The team is responsible for defining the **mission, satellite, and payload architecture** behind next-generation space constellations. This role offers direct exposure to complex, integrated systems including spacecraft platforms, optical payloads, laser communications, and advanced onboard processing. We work closely with **top-tier industry partners**, providing the opportunity to influence and oversee high-impact programs across the full system. Our team is composed of **highly experienced engineers and leaders** who understand how to deliver. We operate with a deliberate balance of **lean execution and disciplined engineering**, enabling us to move quickly while maintaining the rigor required for mission success. Just as important, we’ve built a culture of **strong collaboration, shared ownership, and camaraderie**—with a clear sense of purpose behind the systems we deliver. **Minimum Qualifications:*** U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field* 8+ years of experience in spacecraft integration and test (I&T) or AIT environments* Demonstrated experience leading AIT teams or functional groups, including responsibility for schedule, cost, and staffing* Proven track record executing end-to-end spacecraft integration and test campaigns, including V&V* Experience across spacecraft and/or optical payload mechanical and electrical integration and test, from early development through launch operations* Experience with spacecraft and/or optical payload environmental testing (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic, EMI/EMC)* Willingness and ability to travel to supplier sites, as needed, for design reviews, component inspections, and integration and test campaignsWillingness and ability to travel to launch sites, as needed, for launch integration campaigns **Preferred Qualifications** Experience with both spacecraft and optical payload integration, functional testing, and environmental testing Familiarity with laser communications / intersatellite links Proficiency in spacecraft test scripting or automation (e.g., Python, STOL, CCL, Cecil)Strong knowledge of industry standards such as MIL-STD-1540, MIL-STD-461, NASA GEVS Experience with modeling and simulation tools for system performance evaluation Project Management experience