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Satellites & Payload AIT Engineer

AirbusGetafe Area Full Time

Job Description

Job Description:

As a Thermo-Mechanical AIT Manufacturing Engineer you will be assigned to the Satellites & Payloads Product Line, and given assignment to specific set of projects, managed transversally by a Lead Project Manager. You will get integrated as ME active workforce inside a multi-Functional project team, where all members receive the challenge to successfully develop, industrialize, produce and deliver a finished and fully functional product to an end customer in the Space sector.

Satellites Product Line in Spacecraft Production Spain comprises a set of well-established Space products in Airbus Space Systems portfolio, devoted to Earth Observation Science & Exploration (i.e Paz 2, LSTM, Aeolus, MeTop), Telecomm & Nav Systems Programmes (i.e. Adler, SpainSat, Galileo) and potentially to Constellation Programmes.

Purpose of Thermo-Mechanical AIT Process Engineer is to enable, for the project(s) he is assigned to the implementation of the Manufacturing System in the relevant AIT domain.

This translates into the following main accountabilities:

* Concurr with Engineering domains during development phase so to ensure Design solution is feasible and fits the industrial system.

* Bringing industrial incomes and expertise to multifunctional teams assigned to AIT projects within the Satellites Product Line.

* Gain proper awareness and understanding of the whole configured set of Engineering technical information applicable for elaborating the Manufacturing Dossier in the project, so due traceability is granted (As Design-As Planned)

* Analysing and optimizing manufacturing technologies and capabilities available in Space Spain Plant or at extended industrial partners & suppliers.

* Ensure the feasibility of Assembly Integration and Testing of the thermal, mechanical and electrical hardware

* Ensure Material & Processes Selection List and Standard Selection List in the Manufacturing Dossier all fit in the AIT execution works allocated in the project

* Define the Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) and make material requirements available to the Supply Chain.

* Technically support project AIT manager & Production staff during shopfloor execution of breadboards, Qualification and Flight Models. This may include on-site assistance to customer sites or spaceports during launch campaigns or supplier facilities for environmental, RF or mechanical test campaigns

* Build process definition for AIT activities in the project, this includes:

  • Defining the as planned structure in concurrence with Engineering & Mechanical Design Office.
  • Characterize the AIT work sequence and key industrial parameters iaw Airbus OES guidelines (i.e process flow, process time, lead time, critical path, skills mapping, white spaces,…)
  • Identify the need and specify requirements for industrial asset (Jigs, Tools, Tooling, Machines,…).
  • Integrate the Quality inputs relevant to the AIT activities (Control Plan) to ensure conformity of the product
  • Consider inputs from PFMEA and Health & safety general regulation as well as local counsel H&S advise.
  • Schedule and delivery rates constrains
  • Resources and Means optimization
  • Economic aspects

* Lead the work preparation activities in the project(s); i.e. release Systems Mechanical&Electrical Integration Procedures and incorporate them into comprehensive Work Orders, iaw the build process layout.

* Foster regular feedback loops with the Production & Quality Team

* Support shop floor continuous improvement by providing rational and conclusions based on work prep expertise and takeaways from lessons learned exercises, PPS, etc…

* Provide technical advise in the budget preparation, sometimes involved in CapEx planning to support determination of cost improvement measures

* Developing and deploying capability in case of New Product / Process is introduced. This includes support and influence on qualification campaigns along with Material & Process and Design Dpts.

SKILLS

- Aerospace, Telecommunications, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.

- From 3 to 5 years of experience in the AIT (Assembly integration and Test) production field, preferably in AIT Space or in Manuf.Engineering.

- Nice to have: Knowledge of CATIA/Delmia and programming (Google App script) is valued

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Manufacturing Engineering

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Job Details

Category
Aerospace Engineering
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Getafe Area
Posted
May 13, 2026, 01:50 PM

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