MAIT Director

ARQUIMEA, we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovative solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology, and Fintech.

ARQUIMEA SPACE develops spaceflight parts and equipment for satellites and launchers. We specialize in thermal control systems, structural panels, optical payloads, avionics, release and deployment mechanisms, and rad-hard microelectronics. Together with our tech partners, we provide high-throughput smallsats and their subsystems. Our brand-new factory in Madrid is suited to integrate satellites and constellations.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• MAIT management: planning, coordination, and supervision of all manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test activities, meeting cost targets, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Define, control, and execute: all processes needed for the successful manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test of space systems and small satellites.
• Process optimization: identify opportunities for improvement in the process and propose innovative solutions to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Team leadership: lead and motivate the MAIT team, create a collaborative work environment with orientation towards achievement.
• Coordinate: with the program manager, product assurance manager, and satellite systems engineers to meet the product expected performances in line with program planning, budget, and quality levels.
• Resources management: human and material resources administration.

Required skills:

• University degree and/or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, assembly integration, and testing in space-related projects.
• Desirable experience in assembly and integration of satellites up to 500 Kg mass.
• Experience in industrialization of new products.
• Proficient in MIL/ESCC/ECSS standards at satellite- and equipment level.
• Experience performing full satellite and subsystems qualification/acceptance testing.
• Experience in production automation is a plus.
• Experience implementing methods and techniques to optimize the manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Open-minded and ready to be challenged in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary, multinational environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including formal communication.
• The candidate must be eligible to work in the EU and must be able to travel to the US.

We're looking for a professional able to lead the complete spacecraft manufacturing cycle, with the capability to implement changes and face new challenges.

At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience.