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Airbus Netherlands B.V.
AIT Coordinator, Solar Arrays
AIT Coordinator for Solar Arrays
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Function
AIT Coordinator for Solar ArraysLocation
LeidenHours per week
40 hours per weekDuration
August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027Application number
SRQ178096Segment
AIT / ProductionClosing date
14.08.2026
00:00
Role description and task arrangements
AIT Manager | 40 hours | Leiden area | Space industry | Assembly, Integration & Test | Start date: ASAP | Duration: 1 year (detached) | Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: 40 hours per week (minimum 32 hours on-site)
Location: Leiden
Duration: 1 year via deta-vast, with the possibility of a permanent position thereafter
Reason: More capacity needed
Company description
At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, we work at the cutting edge of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: space. Our products and services—including solar arrays, launcher structures, instruments, and optical communication—are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are of great importance to our daily lives on Earth.
Our multidisciplinary teams develop, integrate, and test innovative space systems that contribute to some of the world's most advanced satellite missions.
About the role
Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands is seeking an AIT Manager for its AIT department.
In this role, you will coordinate and manage assembly, integration, and testing activities for the development of next-generation flexible solar array systems. You will ensure that internal testing facilities, planning, and test execution are aligned, enabling projects to be delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
You will work closely with team leaders, project managers, and engineering teams while coordinating with multiple stakeholders throughout the development process.
Your role and responsibilities
As an AIT Manager, you will:
You are an organized technical project leader who enjoys coordinating complex engineering activities in a multidisciplinary environment.
You bring:
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: 40 hours per week (minimum 32 hours on-site)
Location: Leiden
Duration: 1 year via deta-vast, with the possibility of a permanent position thereafter
Reason: More capacity needed
Company description
At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, we work at the cutting edge of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: space. Our products and services—including solar arrays, launcher structures, instruments, and optical communication—are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are of great importance to our daily lives on Earth.
Our multidisciplinary teams develop, integrate, and test innovative space systems that contribute to some of the world's most advanced satellite missions.
About the role
Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands is seeking an AIT Manager for its AIT department.
In this role, you will coordinate and manage assembly, integration, and testing activities for the development of next-generation flexible solar array systems. You will ensure that internal testing facilities, planning, and test execution are aligned, enabling projects to be delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
You will work closely with team leaders, project managers, and engineering teams while coordinating with multiple stakeholders throughout the development process.
Your role and responsibilities
As an AIT Manager, you will:
- Coordinate assembly, integration, and testing activities across multiple projects;
- Develop and manage AIT planning and execution strategies;
- Coordinate internal testing facilities and testing campaigns;
- Ensure that test plans are executed in accordance with quality, planning, and safety requirements;
- Manage technical and operational stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle;
- Monitor progress, risks, and project milestones;
- Drive continuous improvement of AIT processes;
- Support the successful implementation of advanced solar array programs.
You are an organized technical project leader who enjoys coordinating complex engineering activities in a multidisciplinary environment.
You bring:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field;
- Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience;
- Experience coordinating engineering or AIT activities in a high-tech environment;
- Strong planning and stakeholder management skills;
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar);
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
- Excellent communication skills in English;
- Experience in the aerospace or space industry is considered a strong advantage.
- A key coordination role within one of the world's leading space organizations;
- The opportunity to contribute to innovative satellite programs;
- An international and highly collaborative work environment;
- Exposure to advanced space technologies and multidisciplinary engineering teams;
- A one-year fixed-term assignment with the possibility of permanent employment.
Company data
Company data
Airbus Netherlands B.V.
Role description and task arrangements
AIT Manager | 40 hours | Leiden area | Space industry | Assembly, Integration & Test | Start date: ASAP | Duration: 1 year (detached) | Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: 40 hours per week (minimum 32 hours on-site)
Location: Leiden
Duration: 1 year via deta-vast, with the possibility of a permanent position thereafter
Reason: More capacity needed
Company description
At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, we work at the cutting edge of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: space. Our products and services—including solar arrays, launcher structures, instruments, and optical communication—are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are of great importance to our daily lives on Earth.
Our multidisciplinary teams develop, integrate, and test innovative space systems that contribute to some of the world's most advanced satellite missions.
About the role
Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands is seeking an AIT Manager for its AIT department.
In this role, you will coordinate and manage assembly, integration, and testing activities for the development of next-generation flexible solar array systems. You will ensure that internal testing facilities, planning, and test execution are aligned, enabling projects to be delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
You will work closely with team leaders, project managers, and engineering teams while coordinating with multiple stakeholders throughout the development process.
Your role and responsibilities
As an AIT Manager, you will:
You are an organized technical project leader who enjoys coordinating complex engineering activities in a multidisciplinary environment.
You bring:
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: 40 hours per week (minimum 32 hours on-site)
Location: Leiden
Duration: 1 year via deta-vast, with the possibility of a permanent position thereafter
Reason: More capacity needed
Company description
At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, we work at the cutting edge of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: space. Our products and services—including solar arrays, launcher structures, instruments, and optical communication—are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are of great importance to our daily lives on Earth.
Our multidisciplinary teams develop, integrate, and test innovative space systems that contribute to some of the world's most advanced satellite missions.
About the role
Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands is seeking an AIT Manager for its AIT department.
In this role, you will coordinate and manage assembly, integration, and testing activities for the development of next-generation flexible solar array systems. You will ensure that internal testing facilities, planning, and test execution are aligned, enabling projects to be delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
You will work closely with team leaders, project managers, and engineering teams while coordinating with multiple stakeholders throughout the development process.
Your role and responsibilities
As an AIT Manager, you will:
- Coordinate assembly, integration, and testing activities across multiple projects;
- Develop and manage AIT planning and execution strategies;
- Coordinate internal testing facilities and testing campaigns;
- Ensure that test plans are executed in accordance with quality, planning, and safety requirements;
- Manage technical and operational stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle;
- Monitor progress, risks, and project milestones;
- Drive continuous improvement of AIT processes;
- Support the successful implementation of advanced solar array programs.
You are an organized technical project leader who enjoys coordinating complex engineering activities in a multidisciplinary environment.
You bring:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field;
- Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience;
- Experience coordinating engineering or AIT activities in a high-tech environment;
- Strong planning and stakeholder management skills;
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar);
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
- Excellent communication skills in English;
- Experience in the aerospace or space industry is considered a strong advantage.
- A key coordination role within one of the world's leading space organizations;
- The opportunity to contribute to innovative satellite programs;
- An international and highly collaborative work environment;
- Exposure to advanced space technologies and multidisciplinary engineering teams;
- A one-year fixed-term assignment with the possibility of permanent employment.
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