Do you want to be part of the space future? As support to a European space company we are looking for a Project Manager for Satellites

Activities

Our customer is a European leader in exciting and technologically sophisticated projects in the areas of space systems and security applications. You will be working on-site as Project Manager on prestigious national and international satellite programmes. Your responsibility includes the following activities:

• You will be responsible for a project team in the area of system development and integration of satellites
• You will be the direct contact person for international customers (DLR, ESA, commercial satellite operators) and will report to the company management
• In your role you will assure the project targets for the customer and coordinate the involved resources
• This includes responsibility for project quality, time management and cost control of a challenging project

Skills

You  ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in Engineering, Physics or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in project management for space
• Experience in DLR and ESA programs in the area of satellite system development
• You can lead a team, work independently, make decisions and possess a profound technical background
• You have strong negotiation skills and communicate very professionally
• Furthermore, you possess excellent conceptual and analytical skills
• Good knowledge of process management/analysis
• Fluency in English language is mandatory; other foreign languages are advantageous.

Starting date: March/April 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter

An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative team awaits you. You will benefit from focused training and personal development bundled with a competitive salary.

HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who rank amongst the top 25 engineering employers in Europe: EADS and the European Space Agency.