Space V&V Engineer

Join our team and build the furure of space technology

We´re expanding our team at Alén Space, and are looking for a Senior AIV engineer; with passion in what you do, talented and experienced; to lead our Mission Control Center team and help build the future of space technology.

You will be part of a large number of nanosatellite missions within the company's AIV team. This area is responsible for carrying out all tasks related to verifying compliance with spacecraft requirements as well as their integration and final verification, including all necessary tests. You will plan and coordinate the activities to be executed by other members of the AIV team and will also participate in the evolution of Alén Space's predefined nanosatellite platforms.

• Definition of the verification plan from the start phase of each mission.
• Coordination of the development of AIV procedures and specification of AIV tools and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Coordination and monitoring of manufacturing and validation activities.
• Lead environmental tests (thermal-vacuum, vibrations, etc.) and launch campaigns.
Product Assurance support (non-conformity management).

• More than 5 years of experience in AIV positions.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards.
• Experience working in clean room and EPA (Electrostatic Protection Area) environments.
• Experience participating in environmental campaigns.
• The applicant must be fluent in English.

• Previous experience in Nanosatellite projects.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing approaches.
• Experience working with complex subsystems such as ADCS and propulsion.
• Experience in using tools and equipment for the integration of spacecraft components (GSE equipment).
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of TVC or vibration installations.

• Work remotely 20 % of the time
• Flexible start/finish times; reduced intensive working hours on Fridays and in summer Monday to Friday.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation .
• Wellbeing program: Health, dental, and accident insurance; free fruit, free lunch every friday and much more!
• Personalized career plan development, training, and language learning support
• Very committed to inclusion and diversity; we promote equal opportunities in recruitment

If you like what you read, then we might have a match. This is the culture we want to have and keep building. So, if that’s also your case, let’s get to know each other!

Ready to take on the challenge?