Lunar Lander AIT Manager

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Apply for the Lunar Lander AIT Manager role at The Exploration Company

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 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 lunar lander projects.

Key Responsibilities

Handling the setup and running of the test facilities in the UAE
Implementing the AIT processes for The Exploration Company
Prepare, execute and manage the assembly, integration and testing of our lunar landers
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 define the budget of the means and people to deliver the Lunar Lander
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 write AIT plans and define procedures lists
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 lead the design and support the procurement of the specific GSE that will have been internally designed
You will support the purchase of all the equipment (COTS or not) needed to run the AIT activities (tools, generic GSE)
You will manage hiring engineers and technicians needed to run the AIT activities
You will perform risk assessment of AIT activitiesYou will set up the AIT team and integration hall in the UAE

What we would love to see from you

Advanced engineering degree (Master or PhD)
10+ years of experience in the aerospace sector, with a focus on executing late-stage projects
10+ years of experience in the AIT of aerospace vehicles
Experience in setting up AIT facilities
Organized and rigorous
Hands‑on approach
Inventive and problem solver, team spirit

Regarding your skills and behaviors

Leadership skills
Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
Ability to communicate at all levels of the business
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Mission, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence

Why you should join us!

We’re Agile – we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative – we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun – we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.