Launch & Ground Segment Growth Manager

Aerospacelab

Mont-Saint-Guibert

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Aerospacelab is seeking a Launch & Ground Segment Business Manager to lead procurement of launch services and drive ground segment business development. You will manage relationships with launch providers and ground segment partners, structuring commercial agreements and guiding opportunities across both launch access and ground segment services.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams, negotiating multi-launch agreements, and shaping market offerings to fit customer needs.

Qualifications

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Business, or related field.
3+ years of experience in launch services procurement or related commercial/technical roles.
Strong understanding of launch vehicle types and rideshare vs dedicated launch economics.
Familiarity with ground segment services and their commercial models.
Proven contract negotiation experience.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.
Fluent English (French a plus).

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate launch providers and vehicles matching mission requirements.
Negotiate and manage launch service agreements, including MLAs and framework contracts.
Coordinate launcher slot allocation across internal programmes and external customers.
Track market capacity, pricing trends, and provider performance to inform strategy.
Manage schedule, technical interface, and contractual risk with launch providers.
Identify and develop new business opportunities for ground segment services.
Support commercial positioning and proposal development for ground segment offerings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on launch and ground segment terms.