Lunar Lander AIT Manager

Overview

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.

Role Summary

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

Duties

• Execution of AIT activities, leading other engineers and technicians while supporting operations execution
• Define budget of means and people to deliver the Lunar Lander
• Interface with design and program teams to influence decisions to reach cost and time effective design leading to lean integration and test processes
• Write AIT plans and define procedure lists
• Resolve anomalies during integration and tests
• Manage reports to be done at the end of the operations/tests
• Provide feedback and report on any blockage or problem during the AIT and propose improvements and fixes
• Lead the design and support procurement of specific GSE that will be internally designed
• Support purchase of all equipment (COTS or not) needed to run the AIT activities (tools, generic GSE)
• Manage hiring engineers and technicians needed to run the AIT activities
• Perform risk assessment of AIT activities
• Set up the AIT team and integration hall in the UAE

Qualifications

• Advanced engineering degree (Master or PhD)
• 10+ years of experience in the aerospace sector, focusing 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

Skills & 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

Benefits

• 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 democratizing 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.