MAIT Manager

OHB Sweden develop, build, test, and commission satellites and subsystems for space missions in areas such as communication, Earth observation, and space research for institutional and commercial customers within and outside Europe.

Join our dynamic team as an enthusiastic and dedicated MAIT Lead Engineer to oversee our production and testing operations (MAIT: Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, Test). We are seeking a team player who can work independently to meet project needs and requirements. You should be organized, meticulous, quality-conscious, and positive. Problem-solving and initiative are essential qualities, along with a pragmatic approach to maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. The role involves regular international travel, 1–5 trips per year.

Your Tasks:

• Plan and organize daily project work in spacecraft production in a structured and efficient manner with a forward-looking perspective.

• Lead and motivate production teams.

• Act as the internal and customer contact.

• Solve technical problems.

• Actively develop and improve processes.

• Write technical documentation in English.

• Work largely independent.

Your Qualifications:

• Engineering degree, ideally in the aerospace industry.

• Good planning skills.

• Strong quality and cost awareness.

• Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility.

• Enjoy working with sensitive components.

• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English.

• Legal authorization to work in Sweden.

• At least 5 years work experience in industries with high-quality standards such as aerospace or medical equipment.

Advantageous:

• Experience working in clean rooms.

• Experience handling highly sensitive and valuable products.

• Knowledge of aerospace standards and requirements.

Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of space exploration. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on innovative projects.

We welcome candidates from other countries to apply. When hiring, we follow Export control's rules, which are based on your country of birth. This is not something we at OHB cant affect at all, is regulated by Export control and we need to follow it.