Bid Manager

Redwire Europe; Antwerpen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work arrangement

Work-life balance

Zusammenfassung

Redwire Space Europe is seeking a hands-on Bid Manager to bridge Sales, Project Management, and technical teams in Belgium. You will manage proposals, CCNs, and customer communications to secure ESA-related opportunities across microgravity, IBDM, and avionics domains.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, structure opportunities, and influence commercial terms while maintaining strong customer relationships and a proactive stance in a complex space environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a technical-commercial role (sales, proposals, or project support).
• Affinity with the space sector and ESA projects is a strong plus.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with proposal writing and contract/change management is preferred.
• Structured and detail-oriented.

Aufgaben

• Draft, review, and support the creation of proposals.
• Assist in the development and submission of CCNs (Change Control Notes).
• Collaborate with Sales to provide clear visibility on pipeline and opportunities.
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal capabilities.
• Take ownership of out-of-scope requests and ensure timely follow-up.
• Manage and track CCNs, ensuring accurate documentation and communication.
• Act as a dedicated point of contact to accelerate decision-making and approvals.
• Serve as a bridge between Sales, Project Managers, and technical teams.
• Maintain direct contact with customers to follow up on proposals and CCNs.
• Provide structured feedback and updates to internal teams.
• Support negotiation of commercial terms and project scope.
• Contribute to tactical sales discussions and internal alignment.
• Help map and structure the sales pipeline.

Kenntnisse

Strong communicator

Proposal writing

Contract/change management

Stakeholder management

Commercial & analytical thinking

Technical affinity

Jobbeschreibung

Join the Redwire Space team in developing and fielding end-to-end innovative mission critical space system solutions for next generation space architecture. At Redwire, you will work closely with customers from concept development through mission operations to ensure mission success.

About Redwire Space Europe

Our team of innovators in Belgium, Luxembourg & Poland is building space infrastructure & delivering entire satellites.

Redwire Space Europe is also a major player within satellite equipment, including on-board computers, power control and distribution units, and remote terminal units.

With inhouse cleanrooms & multiple working labs, our facilities are a major contributor to the space infrastructure of the International Space Station.

RDW build sophisticated science instruments and life support systems to enable long-term crewed missions.

Redwire Space Europe is also developing highly technical systems such as IBDM (International Berthing and Docking Mechanism) & STAARK a Robotic Arm system for delivering In-Space manufacturing and space debris solutions.

With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent to make an impact on missions from day one.

Areas of European focus:

• Small Satellites and Platforms
• Avionics Systems
• Docking Systems & Mechanisms
• Equipment & Instruments
• Life Support Systems
• Robotic Arm Systems

We are looking for a hands-on Bid Manager, who acts as a key bridge between Sales, Project Management, and technical teams.

This role focuses on managing and negotiating change requests (CCNs), supporting proposal development, and ensuring smooth follow-up on out-of-scope work. You will play a crucial role in strengthening customer relationships, structuring incoming opportunities, and contributing to the commercial success of ESA-related projects within domains such as microgravity, IBDM, and avionics.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Proposal Support

Draft, review, and support the creation of proposals

Assist in the development and submission of CCNs (Change Control Notes)

Collaborate with Sales to provide clear visibility on pipeline and opportunities

Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal capabilities

CCN & Scope Management

Take ownership of out-of-scope requests and ensure timely follow-up

Manage and track CCNs, ensuring accurate documentation and communication

Act as a dedicated point of contact to accelerate decision-making and approvals

Stakeholder Management

Serve as a bridge between Sales, Project Managers, and technical teams

Maintain direct contact with customers to follow up on proposals and CCNs

Provide structured feedback and updates to internal teams

Commercial & Strategic Contribution

Support negotiation of commercial terms and project scope

Contribute to tactical sales discussions and internal alignment

Help map and structure the sales pipeline

Profile & Skills

Core Competencies

Strong communicator with excellent writing skills

Ability to simplify complex topics and align expectations

Strong listening skills with a solution-oriented mindset

Confident personality; able to challenge stakeholders constructively

Hands-on, proactive, and able to follow through on topics

Commercial & Analytical Skills

Good understanding of sales processes and negotiation dynamics

Financial awareness: understands project value, cost implications, and trade-offs

Ability to balance customer needs with business priorities

Technical Affinity

Solid technical affinity; able to understand and challenge technical input

Able to identify internal experts and navigate complex environments

Background & Experience

Experience in a technical-commercial role (sales, proposals, or project support)

Affinity with the space sector and ESA projects is a strong plus

Experience working with cross-functional teams

Familiarity with proposal writing and contract/change management is preferred

Personal Traits

Structured and detail-oriented

Creative thinker with an \"out-of-the-box\" mindset

Able to build trust with customers and internal stakeholders

Resilient and comfortable operating in complex environments

Do you want to launch your career in space?

Join us! Whether it's working with satellites, developing docking systems, or building science instruments, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work in challenging space projects.

At Redwire, you'll find a welcoming and diverse team where you can learn and grow while having great life-work balance.

Disclaimer

Please bear in mind that our company is bound by ITAR regulations, restricting candidates from certain countries or holders of double nationalities.

Offer

You'll not only get to work in a well-known space company offering flexibility, work-life balance, and

To accept positions and relocate to Redwire Space, candidates must

• have a police/criminal record check, that is not more than six months old.
• be approved by ITAR regulations.
• be uploaded to the greenhouse portal.
• apply directly or be uploaded by a recognized partner.