Job Description:
An opportunity for an AIT Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).
MISSION
The AIT Manager is responsible for the coordination and management of the Assembly, Integration and Test activities definition, preparation and execution of the Instrument, Payload and Satellite Programs in the frame of the Spacecraft Production Spain organization with the support of its different Spacecraft Production and Supporting Functions areas. The AIT Manager has a technical, development and programmatic interface with the Engineering and Program lines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Management of the Instrument, Payload and Satellite AIT activities to ensure the On Quality, On Time, On Cost deliveries according to commitments.
- Support the co-engineering process during preliminary and detailed design phases for the Development Plan, Model Philosophy, Design to AIT and Verification Process definition.
- Definition and maintenance of the Instrument / Payload or Satellite AIT Plan.
- Interface with Engineering to manage the AIT contribution to the Test Specification development.
- Coordinate and manage the AIT Mechanical, Electrical, Functional and RF engineering and execution activities definition, optimization and implementation.
- Coordinate and manage the GSE architecture definition, specification and development follow-up.
- Coordinate and manage the Test Facilities requirements specification and technical interface follow-up and support the procurement process.
- AIT activities coordination, planning and cost control.
- Interface with the Programme for changes management.
- AIT resources plan definition and maintenance.
- Support Logistics and mange Critical Transports.
- Instrument / Payload or Satellites Environmental Test Campaign coordination and management.
- Satellite Launch Campaign coordination and management.
- Participation in formal reviews with the Costumer.
- Monitoring and reporting the execution of the AIT plan.
SKILLS
- Education: Engineering degree.
- Experience: Demostrated experience in Instrument, Payload or Satellite production. Experience in cost (including deviations management), planning, and resources management/change management as well.
- Technical knowledge: Instrument, Payload or Satellites AIT activities and processes. Quality standards.
- Soft skills: dealing with the Customer and Customer satisfaction mindset, leadership skills, team management experience, and capability to work in close cooperation with other teams, analysis and decision-making capabilities in multidisciplinary and complex context, quality-oriented, improvement and innovative mind-set, team spirit and good communication skills.
- Languages: Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English.
- Working conditions:
- Flexible working time in normal shift but occasionally early/late/night shifts may be required.
- It may be required to work during weekend in very specific situations.
- Time flexibility is required.
- Flexibility to work abroad during specific AIT phases.
WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
- Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
- Attractive salary.
- Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
- Collective transport service in some sites.
- Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
- On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
- Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
- Special rates in products & benefits.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?
Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.
With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Last but not least, in 2025 the company has been certified as a Top Employer in Spain and as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAU
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Production Planning & Scheduling
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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.