Proposal Manager – Space

An innovative European aerospace technology company is seeking a Proposal Manager to support institutional and commercial space programmes. The organisation designs and manufactures high-precision optical systems for space and advanced scientific applications. You will manage the full proposal lifecycle across strategic bids, working closely with technical, commercial and operational teams. This is a high-visibility role central to securing major programmes across space and high-tech sectors.

Responsibilities

Lead coordination, preparation and submission of institutional and commercial proposals; Manage the full bidding lifecycle: bid analysis, customer interaction, drafting, validation, negotiation and contractualisation; Ensure compliance with procurement rules, regulatory standards and export requirements; Coordinate cross-functional technical and commercial inputs; Oversee pricing logic, budgeting and cost analysis; Maintain proposal and CRM databases; Contribute to process improvement and knowledge development

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline; 2+ years in proposal/bid management or sales engineering; Experience in aerospace, defence, space or other high-tech sectors; Strong understanding of technical specifications and risk management; Solid pricing and cost modelling capability; Fluency in English; Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent bids

Nice to have

Experience with national/international tenders; Knowledge of ECOS; Background in optical or electro-optical systems

Benefits

Relocation package