A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

The AIT Manager ( AM ) reports directly to the Program Manager. He / she (AM) is responsible towards the program(through dedicated personnel provided /  agreed by/ with relevant AIT departments ) of:

Managing the relevant AIT Work Packages /  Cost Accounts ensuring costs aspects w.r.t. the relevant Program Manager (costs, Workload,, Industrial revenues, extra budget, O/R, savings…) with relevant upgrading in the company systemCoordination and planning of  all AIT activities including evaluation / implementation of corrective actions / changes  in accordance with program directives and relevant requirementsTo monitor/ request proper documentation /input availability from other company department for AIT activities (documentation included)To monitor/ request proper HW / SW availability from other company department for AIT activities (documentation included)To participate to the relevant PCD ( ex-Plan De Production )Liaison with engineering as required for AIT activities implementationParticipation to program review / meetings as required for AIT activitiesProcurement and techno – programmatic coordination of relevant Integration and test facilities in accordance with Program requirements ensuring the necessary logistic aspectsTo ensure the definition, production, validation of the Test Application SW (Test sequences, EGSE DB, support and processing SW tools)  for AIT activitiesTo ensure the definition / specification , production / follow-on, acceptance of GSE for relevant AIT useTo ensure the design, manufacturing and procurement of the Test Equipment and Instrumentation in accordance with relevant Program requirementsTo ensure the required use/maintenance/certification of AIT tools (including Support Equipment and GSE)Conduction of Integration / test activities in compliance with the applicable, approved procedures via dedicated team referencesTo ensure AIT documentation availability as necessary for  Program use (including Plans done by AIT and Test reports availability  through AIT systems engineer, as applicable)To prepare the AIT MPRTo prepare the relevant AIT weekly reportTo coordinate the WL aspects with the different AIT disciplinesPrepare the weekly synthetic schedule (as applicable)Prepare / execute the AIT Launch Campaign (as applicable)Prepare / coordinate required quotation ( changes and BID as required)I in accordance with relevant Department responsible(s) / BID Team and AIT Competence Center  Director

About You

Education and experience

Engineering Master degree in electronics / aerospace or similar)Fluent EnglishBasic knowledge of French language could be an advantage.Proved previous experience of at least 5 (five) in Space environment management (arriving from previous technical experience in the Space products) with relevant schedule /  cost / quality / personnel management

Skills and knowledge

Knowledge of following computer application:

Window based applicable SW: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project etc.)MES /  Primavera  knowledge is an advantageIPMA certification

Knowledge of Lean Methods

Personal ability

Ability to proper interface with relevant StakeholdersAbility to work in team ( coordinating it and interfacing with other teams)Capability to organize the activities with different prioritiesOrganized and methodical approach to the work with strong communication skillsAttitude to withstand stressing environmentAbility to manage multiple tasks at one time, to work autonomously or in teamAvailability to work in shift (as necessary ), over the weekend , availability of travels ( up to  long duration)Strong attitude to achieve results within time and cost constraintsProblem solving attitude

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!