Manager Verification & Test

Manager Verification & Test

Beyond Gravity

Linköping, Sweden

Your crew

Have you ever wondered what it’s like at the launch sites of the world’s biggest rockets? Well, in this truly unique and exciting role, that combines leadership with the opportunity to work hands on, you could go see for yourself!

The Verification & Test section is made up of a diverse team of 12 specialists with expertise in mechanical testing, electrical design, customer support, and training.

We are a highly experienced team that works closely together, supporting one another and sharing knowledge across the section. Collaboration is a key part of how we work, and many team members have the opportunity to travel on customer support assignments throughout the year.

The Verification & Test section is part of the Engineering department at BU Launcher Separation Systems. The key products of the BU are the structures that attach the payload to the rocket and separate it in space at a very high precision.

The engineering department is responsible for all aspects of the design, verification and test of the systems, and it consists of 6 sections within Design-, Analysis- & Systems Engineering, Material & Process, Research & Development and Verification & Test. We are working within the entire life cycle of the product from the earliest sketches to the support right before the final product takes off to space. Our customers are both new and old space and we work with most of the large companies in the space industry.

You will be reporting directly to the Director of Engineering and be part of the Engineering leadership team where we collaborate over the sections and disciplines and everyone takes responsibility for the combined result of the department.

Your mission

• Responsible for the Verification & Test activities, with a proactive collaboration with the adjacent teams within Engineering, Quality and Production 
• Provides expertise to development and production regarding test, verification and integration 
• Develops competence needed in the teams and pushes for innovation and continuous improvement (know-how/tools/methods). 
• Develops and implements the relevant engineering processes within Verification and Test and ensures the alignment of these 
• Takes part in and actively contributes to the strategic work within the engineering department. 
• Has the managerial and leadership responsibility towards own direct reports, performing HR processes such as competence planning, recruitment, performance management, development etc 
• Is part of the engineering leadership team where all team members are jointly accountable for the success of the department 
• Has budget responsibility for the Test and verification section 
• Has technical responsibility for fulfilment of tasks assigned by projects, including overall efficiency of the teams. 
• Proactively communicates and aligns with adjacent Engineering sections for best practice and synergies. 
• Lead and develop the team in accordance with the company values as well as business strategy and goals to create high engagement, good work environment and positive team spirit 
• Develop and encourage the culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in our organization

Your story

Must’s:

• Experience from leadership roles, with an interest in leadership and leadership development, and good coaching abilities. 
• Understanding, competence and experience in relevant Engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.  
• Know-how of Space, Aerospace or similar Products design, development and verification 
• Excellent communication and co-operation skills, as well as capacity- and budget planning expertise. 
• Education in Engineering, M.Sc. level, or corresponding experience, with a proven expertise and track record in Engineering. 

Nice to have’s:

• Know-how of test and verification in similar industries