AIT Engineering Team Lead
Core
Lead the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite systems and optical payloads, acting as the technical focal point during spacecraft builds.
Role type
Senior IC engineering team lead (spacecraft AIT & system integration)
Builds
Satellite systems, optical payloads, and integrated spacecraft platforms
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing / Optical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
spacecraft AIT, system integration, optical systems, optomechanics, cleanroom operations, DFM/DFT, GSE/tooling management, root cause analysis, MES/ERP systems, Lean manufacturing
Preferred skills
optical alignment and metrology, environmental testing (thermal vacuum/vibration/EMC), supplier management, production readiness reviews, PFMEA
Technologies
MES, ERP, GSE, test fixtures, interferometry, collimators
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the AIT Engineering team; Lead assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft systems; Support integration and validation of externally supplied optical payloads; Ensure AIT readiness before builds; Drive structured problem-solving and root cause analysis; Act as the bridge between Production and Engineering; Define and improve AIT processes and documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management