Bid Manager (f/m/d)

Your Mission  

As a Bid Manager / Project Manager, your mission is to manage and advance the bids and institutional projects. Drawing upon your expertise and innovative mindset, you will lead projects with ESA, EC, DLR and other institutions for the purpose of an ongoing development program. Your collaborative and forward-thinking approach will be instrumental in achieving our objectives: revolutionizing space accessibility and advancing the frontiers of the space industry.  

More specifically, you will: 

Lead institutional bid of ESA, DLR, EC, governmental institutions, etc

Manage institutional projects with external stakeholders

Ensure tender deadlines and project milestones are met according to plan

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for the institutional projects

Perform concept studies and trade-offs

Communicate effectively with project contributors as well as between company and external stakeholders

Create and manager high-quality project and technical documentation in accordance with external stakeholder expectation, e.g ESA, to ensure future grant and project involvement.

Who you are and what you have  

Education:  

Master study in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or similar 

Technical affinity with a pronounced understanding of rocketry  

Experienced in using MS Office applications 

Experience:  

Work experience as bid or project manager, including external stakeholder management, for at least 5 years

Work experience in an institutional environment, for at least 2 years

Hard Skills:  

Strong writing skills in English and German

Strong organizational skills and an aptitude for task prioritization

Strong project management skills, and a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for successfully delivering the bid / project

Analytical thinking 

Basic understanding of mechanical, avionics and propulsion systems

Experience with material selection and make vs. buy decisions for system components.

Soft Skills:  

Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done 

Proactive mindset, which enables you to foresee potential issues and opportunities, and act on them ahead of time.

Ability to communicate at all levels of the business 

Passionate about new space, curious and eager to learn 

Driven to deliver and constantly push the boundaries 

Take ownership and accountability for your own actions

Humble and willing to go out of your way to help others 

Can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills 

Languages: English and German

Nice to Have: 

Experience a Young Graduate Trainee at ESA or other European institution

Experience in design of mechanical systems 

Benefits

Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program

30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge

Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period

Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day

Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket

Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)

Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period

Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children

And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.