Location: Madrid, Spain

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a integral centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

About the Role

We are looking for a Payload AIT Manager to join our team and lead the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities of cutting-edge space programs.

You will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of payload AIT activities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing schedule,



cost and quality objectives throughout the program lifecycle. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and international environment.

Key Responsibilities

- AIT Planning & Execution
Define the AIT plan, test sequence and key elements of the test bench specifications based on the program test plan.
- Manage the execution of the AIT plan and coordinate activities with all involved departments.
- Ensure the availability of all required inputs, including documentation, hardware, software and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Organize and lead risk analyses related to AIT activities and test campaigns.
- Monitor AIT performance and implement corrective actions when required.

Program & Customer Interface

- Support major program reviews and contractual milestones, including PDR, CDR, FMCR and other key reviews.
- Act as the project's focal point for all AIT-related technical and programmatic matters.
- Organize and lead AIT contractual milestones, including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRB).
- Coordinate payload delivery and

📌 Payload AIT Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Thales Alenia Space,
📍 Madrid