As an Environmental Test Manager at DHV Technology, you will be responsible for leading the operation, availability, and continuous development of our environmental test facilities, ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability, safety, and performance required by the space industry. You will oversee the planning and execution of environmental test campaigns, including vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycling tests, while coordinating resources, facilities, and multidisciplinary teams to guarantee successful project delivery. Acting as the technical owner of the facilities, you will drive investment, maintenance, and improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with ECSS standards, customer requirements, and operational excellence throughout the entire testing lifecycle.
Vacancy type: Permanent
Location: Málaga
Responsabilities:
As an Environmental Test Facilities Manager at DHV Technology, you will manage and oversee environmental test facilities and campaigns, ensuring their availability, reliability, and compliance with program and customer requirements. You will coordinate resources and support the successful execution of qualification and validation activities for space hardware. Your main responsibilities will include:
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Lead the operation, availability, reliability, and continuous improvement of DHV Technology’s environmental test facilities, ensuring compliance with customer and program requirements.
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Act as the technical owner of environmental test facilities, including TVAC chambers, vibration systems, thermal cycling equipment, and associated vacuum, cryogenic, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
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Define facility growth strategies, investment plans, technology upgrades, and capacity management to support current and future business needs.
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Plan, coordinate, and supervise environmental test campaigns in collaboration with Project Management, Production, Quality, and customers.
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Ensure the proper configuration, validation, and readiness of test equipment prior to campaign execution.
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Lead the execution of vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycling tests, ensuring schedule compliance and successful project delivery.
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Manage and develop a team of test engineers and technicians, allocating resources, defining priorities, and ensuring operational excellence.
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Review and approve test documentation, including test procedures, TRRs, and test reports, ensuring compliance with ECSS standards and contractual requirements.
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Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities, manage technical support contracts, and oversee specialized suppliers.
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Ensure safe facility operations through the implementation and maintenance of operational safety procedures and best practices.
Education and Requirements:
To be considered for this position, the following qualifications are required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electronic, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
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Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or specialization in test systems, vacuum technologies, or automation is highly desirable.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial environments, preferably in test facilities, production systems, or complex technical operations.
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Proven experience in managing technical teams and industrial equipment or facilities.
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Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Technical Competencies:
Candidates should possess the following technical competencies:
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Operation and maintenance of complex test systems, including thermal vacuum chambers, vibration systems, and environmental test equipment.
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Understanding of mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and instrumentation systems.
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Experience in planning and managing industrial or test operations with multiple stakeholders and constraints.
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Knowledge of equipment validation, commissioning (FAT/SAT), and configuration control.
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Ability to interpret technical documentation, test procedures, and engineering requirements.
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Familiarity with safety, reliability, and operational risk management in industrial environments.
Valued Knowledge in:
In addition to the technical competencies, knowledge in the following areas is valued:
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ECSS standards and space industry testing requirements.
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Environmental testing methodologies (TVAC, vibration, thermal cycling, shock, etc.).
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Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies applied to technical facilities.
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Industrial automation, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems.
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Clean room environments and contamination control processes.
Soft Skills:
We value candidates who possess the following skills:
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Team leadership: Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams.
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Planning and organization: Strong capability to manage complex test schedules and competing priorities.
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Problem solving: Structured and pragmatic approach to resolving technical and operational issues.
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Communication: Clear interaction with engineering teams, production, quality, and customers.
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Customer orientation: Focus on delivering reliable and compliant test results to internal and external stakeholders.
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Accountability: Strong ownership mindset over facility performance and operational outcomes.
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Results orientation: Commitment to meeting deadlines and ensuring successful test execution.
What we offer
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Immediate start date.
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Working on exciting international projects in the space sector.
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Relocation package for national and international mobility.
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Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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Work Anywhere Days: 5 days per year to work from any location of your choice and break the routine.
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Birthday Off: Your birthday is not just another day, enjoy it your way.
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Flexible Benefits Scheme.
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Co-financed Health Insurance.
Ready to Shape the Future of the Space Industry?
If you’re passionate about electronics and space technology and want to join a fast-growing, innovation-driven company working on high-impact international projects, DHV Technology is your place.
Apply now and be part of the future of space. We’re waiting for you!
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