Head of AIT Engineering Unit
Pubblicato il 17-10-2026 - Argotec in San Mauro Torinese
To support our Company’s growth, we are looking for a Head of AIT Engineering Unit who will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of all Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) activities across the company’s projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in the planning and execution of space projects and products, particularly in the space and defense sector.
DUTIES
As Head of AIT Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that flight hardware — from components to fully integrated satellites — is built, tested, and delivered to the highest standards. You will be responsible for establishing robust, scalable processes that support both development and series production, while building and managing a high-performing technical team. As the company ramps up toward parallel production and launch of multiple satellites, your leadership will be key to achieving operational excellence and mission success.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians, with expertise in assembly,
integration and testing activities to ensure that design outputs meet production needs.
- Oversee the drafting, validation, and continuous improvement of detailed AIT procedures based on engineering specifications and mission requirements.
- Define, prepare, and maintain Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and test setups.
- Manage and coordinate all satellite and subsystem assembly operations in Clean Room and laboratory environments.
- Lead and execute integration and functional test campaigns, ensuring adherence to quality standards and full traceability.
- Oversee the planning and execution of environmental testing, validating the associated test reports to ensure compliance with flight requirements.
- Collaborate with launch providers and ground teams to ensure seamless integration and readiness for launch campaigns.
- Interface with the Quality Assurance function during AIT phases to ensure proper documentation, traceability, and non-conformance mana