Satellite AIT delivery Manager

Stevenage, United Kingdom
3 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
2 Apr 2026 (3 months ago)

Benefits

Competitive salary Annual profit share Contributory pension Share options Car leasing scheme Free onsite parking Season ticket loan Tax-free technology scheme Discounted shopping 37 hour week Flexible working Hybrid working Up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL Personalised development plan Unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses Internal mobility Wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Programme Discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests Cycle-to-work scheme On-site canteen and coffee shop Life assurance Enhanced pay for parental leave Adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave Wellbeing room Multi-faith room Employee Representative Groups

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some travel within UK and international

LOCATION: Site (80% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

  • Work / Life Balance:37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL

  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

  • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop,

  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

  • Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

We are looking for a Satellite AIT Delivery Manager to join our team in Stevenage! In this role, you will be accountable for achieving the agreed operational plan, working on a dedicated project to deliver the satellite on Quality, on Time, on Cost.

As the Satellite AIT delivery manager, you will report to the AIT manager, assisting them with cost/schedule definition while directing operational activities with the hardware. You will need to coordinate a multi-functional team (production control, Mechanical/Electrical engineering, scheduler, Shift leads) and provide expert input into problem resolution. You shall assist with anomaly investigations, NCR disposition, schedule what-if’s and resource/cost management.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

  • Assist with cost management by controlling the cleanroom operations in line with the schedule/ECWP and feeding back the Cost of Non-Quality.

  • Ensure the delivery of a product is in line with the schedule.

  • Monitor and measure input performances / On time delivery (Procurement, Design, KID), and together with the AIT Manager, manage impacts to projects where necessary.

  • Produce a detailed Daily Activity Plan from the Go-meeting output.

  • Monitor schedule updates and ensure they are agreed by all stakeholders.

  • Raise to Satellite AIT line management via the AIT manger any resource issues.

ABOUT YOU

  • Good understanding and detailed experience of all types of mechanical and electrical systems. Including but not limited to:-

    • Lean manufacturing techniques including 5S, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

    • Production planning and MRP systems such as SAP

    • Spacecraft AIT

    • Mechanical / electrical processes including detailed assembly, wiring and fitting.

    • Mechanical handling of equipment / Satellites

  • Environmental test & launch campaigns

  • Understanding of electrical tests and health checks.

  • Interfacing with project, customers and suppliers in an assertive but diplomatic manner.

  • Proven interpersonal skills in managing a small team

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Production Planning & Scheduling

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