Environmental Test Manager

Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, Spain

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Environmental Testing Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of environmental testing, ensuring that our products meet rigorous standards and specifications. This role requires strong project management skills, technical expertise in EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and RF (Radio Frequency), and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.

Management Duties:

• Preparation and follow-up of daily planning and workload.
• People management and team leadership.

Technical Tasks:

• Follow-up and resolution of environmental testing issues.
• Review and/or prepare technical documentation: test procedures, results reports, and test documentation for subcontracted equipment.
• Participate in meetings with clients, providing expert answers and solutions.

Supporting Other Departments:

• Engineering: Provide advice on environmental testing issues.
• Planning: Coordinate with project managers and multi-project industrial planning.
• Offers: Prepare industrial budgets, compliance matrices, and support proposal preparation.
• Marketing: Develop technical proposals for external clients.
• Quality: Support and participate in external audits.
• HSE: Participate in internal audits to ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Competences:

• Strong technical expertise in EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and RF (Radio Frequency).
• Advanced thermo-mechanical knowledge.

Hard Skills (Education):

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Physics, or related fields.

Soft Skills:

• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to assess and differentiate team talent.
• Strong communication skills and empathy.

Languages:

• Full proficiency in English is required; additional languages are valued.

What do we offer?

• Flexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.
• Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.
• Free and healthy canteen.
• Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.
• 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.
• Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).
• Annual bonus.
• Fixed profit bonus of 712,43€.
• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
• Hybrid work plan.
• Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.
• Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.
• Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.
• We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!