Job Description
We are looking for a Senior AIV Engineer to join our team who will work on both our current missions and future projects.
The Role
As a Senior AIV engineer, you will play a key role in preparing and coordinating the Assembly, Integration, and Validation (AIV) activities for current and upcoming missions.
You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the project's AIV activities, working closely with system and subsystem teams.
Responsibilities
AIV Planning & Coordination
* Develop AIV plans and coordinate activities across projects
* Plan resources and ensure readiness for test campaigns
* Oversee daily AIV operations and resolve issues
Test Environment Management
* Contribute to roadmap, design, and implementation
* Manage hardware models and electrical layout
* Coordinate IT infrastructure and ensure integration of test bench components
Processes & Continuous Improvement
* Maintain and improve AIV processes and methods
* Build scalable integration processes and drive testing improvements
* Provide technical leadership and training
Subsystem & System Support
* Define and implement test strategy aligned with project needs
* Execute tests, troubleshoot issues, and manage non-conformances
* Present verification status at key milestones
Must Have
* (BSc/MSc) Degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Physics or similar
* Min. 8 years experience in AIV, ideally with full lifecycle involvement from planning to final delivery
* Familiarity with verification and validation processes, preferably in standard-driven developments
* Experience in managing complex technical activities
* Experience in the space domain (e.g. familiarity with one or several subsystems) is a plus
Nice to have
* Think creatively to propose innovative designs while maintaining rigor and discipline
* Deliver on time with required quality, ensuring configuration management, reliability, and system availability
* Be agile, flexible, and eager to learn
* Collaborate effectively with multiple, diverse, and geographically distributed teams