Assembly, Integration and Test Manager

Welcome to SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation), the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular. 

With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.

SSC Space also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future. 

Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth benefit from space? 

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. 

Responsibilities

In this position, you will be focal point for all AIT activities related to a specific project. You will coordinate all the AIT resources allocated to the project . You will need knowledge and good feeling with practical activities, educational and on-the-field knowledge of mechanics, physics, basic electrical and functional principles of a Satellite. You will report to the Head of the AIT Department, performing the following tasks:

• Work and coordinate the work in
• Participate, for the AIT, aspects to all the Project phases since the Proposal one.
• Prepare and maintain the AIT Plan and the AIT Flow.
• Create the AIT WBS and the relevant AIT WPD’s as an input for the Project WBS/WPD.
• Evaluate costs, in terms of Labor and non-Labor, for the execution of all the AIT activities from the start of the Project up to the completion of them.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage the AIT Schedule for the Project.
• Coordinate all the Resources executing AIT activities in the Project, despite they do not belong to AIT Department.
• Establish and implement the Resources shift-plan for the nominal and critical activities, including the Campaign’s.
• Monitor the progress of the AIT activities, prepare the report of the cost and update the ETC/EAC values for AIT.
• When applicable, prepare and lead the Daily Meetings.
• Monitor the application of the quality rules in all AIT activities. Implement corrective actions if necessary.
• Coordinate, plan and monitor the preparation of the AIT documentation, as Procedures, with their Dashboard, Setup design, As-run Procedures, IRR, TRR and PTR documentation.
• Provide input to the Risk Register.
• Verify the availability of the input necessary to the AIT job: Test and Configuration Requirement’s, System Schedule, User Manual’s, etc.
• Coordinate the technical aspects of the Test Facilities procurement and support their commercial aspects.
• Prepare, participate and lead the EVT and Launch Campaign, when envisaged by the Project.
• Participate or coordinate the AIT participation to IRR, TRR, PTR, NRB, Progress Meeting and all similar Project Review’s.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or comparable in Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• Professional experience of at least 5 years in the domain of AIT.
• Able to coordinate resources and organize work in single or double shifts.
• Good interpersonal skills both internally with colleagues and externally with the customer.
• Confidence with Space Business documentation, such as Satellite/Payload/Equipment User Manual’s, Architecture, Design and Test Requirements, Procedures, Assembly Drawings and similar.
• Understanding of issues, identification of root causes, definition of solutions.
• Good reporting capabilities and easy communication to the Management and to the Resources under her/his coordination.
• Availability to execute work also in long term missions, as per the Environmental or Launch Campaign.
• Available to work in multiple shifts or at weekends and bank holidays, when necessary for the achievement of Project milestones.
• Knowledge of the quality principles which apply to the Space Business, inside and outside a Clean Room.
• Capability to endorse lesson-learned aspects and to implement them in the next-activities.
• Use of the MS Office tools, including MS Project and, possibly, other Project Control tools. Use of CAD Viewer software.
• Fluent in English.

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the mandatory requirements. If it doesn't align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection.
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​Legal and Security Requirements

• Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the EU and hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
• Copy of passport and degree(s) certificate.
• Good conduct certificate from the country where currently resident.
• Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference checks.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.
• Unique career opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.
• Personalized training and development programmes.

*Compensation will be commensurate with experience: up to €45K (0-2 years), up to €60K (3-7 years), and up to €70K (7+ years). Final offer will be based on qualifications, skills, and overall fit for the role.
Accordingly, the CCNL Level will vary from level 3 up to level 1, or in some exceptional cases level Quadro.
The salary range advertised reflects our initial expectations for the role and our internal salary scheme. However, we encourage applications from candidates whose experience may fall outside the target profile. Any offer made will be tailored to the candidate's qualifications, professional achievements, technical expertise, and other objective criteria relevant to the position. Salary, benefits, and other employment conditions will be discussed openly during the recruitment process.

To be considered for this Position

Prior to 2026-11-30, please apply via our Job Application form.

SSC Space Italy is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap (categorie protette L.68/99 art.1), or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.

Outro

SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.

With local presence on all continents and about 750 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions. 

We help Earth benefit from space. Learn more at sscspace.com