AIT Senior Project Manager – Nyx Earth
On-siteMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Job Summary
Manage the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) project for Nyx Earth, defining objectives, scope, and milestones while building an effective operating rhythm across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers. Lead AIT strategy, coordinate subsystem integration, and plan functional, performance, and environmental testing to ensure safe, on-schedule vehicle preparation. Develop detailed schedules, monitor critical-path risks, and lead recovery plans for technical or operational issues. Define facility requirements, manage the AIT budget, and oversee supplier readiness and acceptance criteria. Identify and mitigate AIT risks, manage non-conformances, and ensure all documentation and test configurations remain controlled and traceable. Coordinate cross-functional teams and provide transparent reporting to the Chief Program Officer. Requires a Master's degree in aerospace or systems engineering, 6+ years in project management, and frequent travel across Europe.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline
- 6+ years of experience in project or program management
- Experience in AIT, AIV, system integration, verification or test campaign leadership
- Proven experience managing complex spacecraft, launch vehicle, aircraft or other safety-critical hardware projects
- Strong technical background in spacecraft AIT, system engineering and requirements verification
- Experience with environmental testing, test facilities, ground support equipment and launch-site activities
- Demonstrated experience in budget management, resource allocation, schedule control and risk mitigation
- Strong supplier-management and problem-solving skills
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Willingness to travel frequently, mostly across Europe
- Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable
- All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
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