Head of Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Testing

Role Overview

An exceptional executive leadership opportunity has opened for a visionary Head of MAITE to drive the industrialization scale-up and production ramp-up of next-generation satellite manufacturing this high-impact role you will be the ultimate authority on the satellites physical journeytransforming complex aerospace designs into flight-ready hardware capable of withstanding the harshest space environments.

• End-to-End Operational Oversight: Lead the overarching strategy for the complete Manufacturing Assembly Integration Testing and Engineering (MAITE) lifecycle of advanced satellite systems and constellations.

• Industrialization & Scaling: Define and execute the manufacturing roadmap to scale up production capacity streamline workflows plan state-of-the-art cleanroom layouts and establish highly repeatable manufacturing processes.

• Executive Team Leadership: Manage mentor and scale a high-performing multidisciplinary team of senior AIT engineers facility managers production technicians and stock managers fostering a culture of rigorous precision.

• Cross-Functional Synergy: Act as the primary liaison between the production floor and the design/systems engineering teams to champion Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Testability (DfT) best practices.

• Execution & Scheduling: Oversee complex production schedules supply chain resource planning and facility inventory management to ensure satellites progress through testing phases on time within budget and to strict mission specifications.

• Space Industry Heritage: A comprehensive and robust background in the Space sector with direct deep experience in satellite manufacturing.

• Extensive Senior Experience: A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in space-related engineering advanced space manufacturing or AIT.

• Proven Leadership Prowess: A demonstrated track record of success in executive-level or lead roles directing complex space hardware projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Technical Mastery: Career-long hands-on roots in hardware integration system-level validation or advanced production. Prior knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) or Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) systems is highly advantageous.

• Clearance & Eligibility: Ability to successfully undergo rigorous security screening. An EU citizenship is preferred to facilitate necessary security clearance protocols.

• Language: Professional level fluency in English.

• Contract: Permanent full-time executive contract.

• Compensation: Executive salary package ranging from 90000 to 110000 (commensurate with seniority and experience).

• Work Model: Highly collaborative on-site position (5 days a week) with flexible options for 1-day remote work.

• Relocation Package: Full comprehensive relocation support provided for the successful candidate and their family.

• Benefits & Well-being: Advanced occupational healthcare flexible allowances (wellness lifestyle mobility) company-provided devices and continuous professional development paths.

Are you ready to turn cutting-edge aerospace engineering into an orbital reality If you have spent your career preparing to lead a world-class satellite production operation this is your opportunity to define the future of space infrastructure. Apply today to spearhead this mission to the stars!