Lunar Lander AIT Manager

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as an AIT Manager to help us in our mission by leading the AIT activities for our lunar lander projects.

You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

• Handling the setup and running of the test facilities in the UAE

• Implementing the AIT processes for The Exploration Company

• Prepare, execute and manage the assembly, integration and testing of our lunar landers

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as Lunar Lander AIT Manager, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

• You will be responsible for the execution of AIT activities, leading other engineers and technicians but supporting directly the execution of the operations

• You will be responsible to define the budget of the means and people to deliver the Lunar Lander

• You will be in interface with design and program teams to influence decisions to reach cost and time effective design leading to lean integration and test processes

• You will write AIT plans and define procedures lists

• You will be largely involved in the resolutions of anomalies happening during the integration and tests

• You will manage the reports to be done at the end of the operations/tests

• You will give your feedback and report on any blockage or problem during the AIT and will work to propose improvements and fixes

• You lead the design and support the procurement of the specific GSE that will have been internally designed

• You will support the purchase of all the equipment (COTS or not) needed to run the AIT activities (tools, generic GSE)

• You will manage hiring engineers and technicians needed to run the AIT activities

• You will perform risk assessment of AIT activities

• You will set up the AIT team and integration hall in the UAE

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Lunar Lander AIT Manager ideally, you will have the following:

• Advanced engineering degree (Master or PhD)

• 10+ years of experience in the aerospace sector, with a focus on executing late-stage projects

• 10+ years of experience in the AIT of aerospace vehicles

• Experience in setting up AIT facilities

• Organized and rigorous

• Hands-on approach

• Inventive and problem solver, team spirit

Regarding your skills and behaviors, we expect:

• Leadership skills

• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks

• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Mission, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.


All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.