Head of MAITE (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing)
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Location:
Valencia, Spain
Salary:
€90k – €110k
Work Model:
On-site 5 days a week (Possible 1 day remote)
Industry:
Satellite Manufacturing
Language:
English
The Mission
We are seeking a high-caliber
Head of MAITE
to join a fast-growing satellite manufacturer in Valencia. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving the
industrialization and ramp-up
of spacecraft manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for leading the transition from complex designs to scalable production.
What You'll Do
Lead Operations:
Oversee the entire Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Testing (MAITE) lifecycle for advanced satellite systems.
Industrialize:
Drive the strategy for scaling up production and optimizing manufacturing workflows.
Team Leadership:
Provide extensive leadership for AIT projects, managing technical teams in a fast-paced environment.




Technical Excellence:
Utilize your hands-on technical background to ensure mission success and high-quality spacecraft output.
Must-Have Criteria
Space Industry Expertise:
You must have a strong background in the Space industry, ideally specifically with Satellites.
Senior Experience:
A minimum of
15+ years
of professional experience.
Core Competencies:
Extensive experience in
AIT, Assembly, or Production/Manufacturing
within the Space sector.
Leadership Track Record:
Proven experience leading complex space projects (Head of or Lead roles).
Technical Skillset:
Career-long hands-on technical roles with knowledge of
Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)
being a significant advantage.
Citizenship:
EU citizenship is preferred to facilitate security clearance checks.
Why Valencia? xhfqzwm
Valencia offers a world-class quality of life combined with a rapidly expanding aerospace sector.

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