Nyx-e AIT Manager

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. We want you as an AIT Manager to help us in our mission by leading the AIT activities for our Nyx earth projects. You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us: Manage the Preparation, execution with the AIT team of the assembly, integration and testing of our Cargo Capsule Nyx Make sure our AIT processes are respected and performing continuous improvement Manage the schedule of Nyx Interface with external team like Quality, design and program team. Key Responsibilities In your capacity as Nyx-e AIT Manager, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include: You will be responsible for the execution of AIT activities, leading other engineers and technicians but supporting directly the execution of the operations You will be responsible to manage the budget of the means and people to deliver the Nyx-e You will be in interface with design and program teams to influence decisions to reach cost and time effective design leading to lean integration and test processes You will maintain/create the different AIT plans and define sequence and procedures lists with the support of the AIT "experts" You will be largely involved in the resolutions of anomalies happening during the integration and tests You will manage the reports to be done at the end of the operations/tests You will give your feedback and report on any blockage or problem during the AIT and will work to propose improvements and fixes You will insure the consistency between the GSE design/procurement and the needs for operations You will support the purchase of some equipments (COTS or not) needed to run the AIT activities (tools, generic GSE) You will support hiring engineers and technicians needed to run the AIT activities You will perform risk assessment of AIT activities and manage the Test Readiness reviews and reports. You will continue to set up the AIT team and integration hall in the Munich What we would love to see from you In the role of Nyx-e AIT Manager ideally, you will have the following: Advanced engineering degree (Master or PhD) 10+ years of experience in the aerospace sector, with a focus on executing la…