Head of Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Testing (MAITE) | Satellite Operations

Role Overview

An exceptional executive leadership opportunity has opened for a visionary Head of MAITE to drive the industrialization, scale-up, and production ramp-up of next-generation satellite manufacturing operations. In this high-impact role, you will be the ultimate authority on the satellite's physical journey—transforming complex aerospace designs into flight-ready hardware capable of withstanding the harshest space environments.

Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Operational Oversight: Lead the overarching strategy for the complete Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, Testing, and Engineering (MAITE) lifecycle of advanced satellite systems and constellations.
- Industrialization & Scaling: Define and execute the manufacturing roadmap to scale up production capacity, streamline workflows, plan state-of-the-art cleanroom layouts, and establish highly repeatable manufacturing processes.
- Executive Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and scale a high-performing,



multidisciplinary team of senior AIT engineers, facility managers, production technicians, and stock managers, fostering a culture of rigorous precision.
- Cross-Functional Synergy: Act as the primary liaison between the production floor and the design/systems engineering teams to champion "Design for Manufacturing" (DfM) and "Design for Testability" (DfT) best practices.
- Execution & Scheduling: Oversee complex production schedules, supply chain resource planning, and facility inventory management to ensure satellites progress through testing phases on time, within budget, and to strict mission specifications.

Candidate Profile
- Space Industry Heritage: A comprehensive and robust background in the Space sector, with direct, deep experience in satellite manufacturing.
- Extensive Senior Experience: A minimum of 15+ years of professional experience in space-related engineering, advanced space manufacturing, or A

📌 Head of Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Testing (Valencia)
🏢 Kats Recruitment
📍 Valencia