AIT Manager – Space & High-Tech Industry

About the role

Everience, an international consulting group delivering AI-augmented digital services, is looking for an AIT Manager in Leiden to coordinate and manage complex testing activities for next-generation space systems. You will oversee Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) activities across the product development lifecycle, working with Team Leaders, Project Managers, Engineers and technical stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate Assembly, Integration & Test activities across multiple engineering projects
• Develop and manage AIT strategies, planning and execution approaches
• Coordinate internal test facilities, resources and test campaigns
• Ensure test activities meet quality, safety and project requirements
• Manage technical and operational stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor progress, risks, dependencies and milestones
• Improve AIT processes and support the delivery of advanced satellite and space programmes

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Approximately 5-10 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience coordinating engineering, manufacturing, testing or AIT activities in a high-tech environment
• Experience in the aerospace or space industry is a strong advantage
• Proactive, structured approach to problem-solving

Required skills

• Planning, organisation and stakeholder management
• ERP systems such as SAP or similar
• Microsoft Excel
• English

What we offer

• A key technical coordination role in an innovative space technology environment
• Contribution to advanced satellite programmes
• An international, collaborative environment with highly skilled engineers
• Exposure to cutting-edge space technologies and multidisciplinary projects
• A 1-year assignment with the possibility of transitioning to permanent employment