Product Manager - EXOtube

Exolaunch GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch subsidies

Flexible hours

Office at Potsdamer Platz

Gym access

Regular team events

Job summary

Exolaunch GmbH in Berlin is seeking a seasoned Product Manager for EXOtube and launch planning. You will coordinate development and qualification of EXOtube projects, manage requirements, design, and test planning, and lead customer communications across international teams.

You will work with Sales to articulate capabilities, create compelling documentation, and attend space conferences to represent Exolaunch.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering work experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience in customer-facing work and sales work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the requirements, design, qualification and launch planning of EXOtube projects.
• Lead communication with customers and ensure fluent progression of the project.
• Help develop concepts for Ground Support Equipment and test hardware and coordinate with suppliers.
• Plan and participate in test and launch campaigns internationally.
• Create and maintain documentation including User Manuals, Sales materials, technical reports and procedures.
• Work with Sales to answer questions regarding Exolaunch's capabilities and services, including EXOtube compatibility and other products.

Skills

Customer-facing

English proficiency

CAD (SolidWorks)

Team communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Space Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Introduction

Curious about supporting a team working on real launch missions? Then Exolaunch might be the perfect place for you. Exolaunch is a global leader in launch mission management, satellite integration and satellite deployment technologies. With a decade of flight heritage and over 830 satellites launched across 48 missions to date, Exolaunch leverages industry insight to tailor turnkey solutions that meet customer needs and respond to market trends. The company fulfills launch contracts for industry leaders, the world's most innovative startups, research institutions, government organizations, and international space agencies. Key to our success is a combination of an expert Mission Management team, our growing portfolio of in-house designed and market leading separation systems, and our rideshare structures including EXOtube. Rideshare structures are the answer to a growing diversification of launch opportunities coupled with a market seeking flexible and agile access to space for a growing number of satellite constellations. The EXOtube Product Manager is a multi-faceted role which combines technical management of complex development and launch planning projects with customer and market facing Business Development and Sales work. You will be coordinating the development and qualification of EXOtube projects, becoming intimately familiar with how our products function and how we execute our missions. You will also help the business team in marketing and selling EXOtube projects, shaping how it is seen on the market and helping us identify market demand.

Your mission

• Manage the requirements, design, qualification and launch planning of EXOtube projects.
• Lead communication with customers and ensure a fluent progression of the project.
• Help develop concepts for Ground Support Equipment and test hardware and coordinate with suppliers.
• Plan and participate in test and launch campaigns internationally.
• Create and maintain documentation incl. User Manuals, Sales materials, technical reports and internal and external procedures.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Sales team to answer prospect's questions regarding Exolaunch's capabilities and services, including EXOtube's compatibility with different launch vehicles and other Exolaunch products.
• Solidify and expand upon Exolaunch's commitment to customer care and service excellence.
• Write proposals alongside the business team to bid for the hardware development and launch of satellite constellations.
• Attend space conferences and industry events - represent Exolaunch at the highest professional level
• Gather customer requirements and work with the engineering teams to iterate on and improve Exolaunch product offerings and cultivate new business opportunities.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in structural, mechanical or space engineering or a similar field.
• 5+ years of engineering work experience.
• Experience in customer-facing work and sales work.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent technical communication skills.
• Strong experience in working with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Strong sense of style and form to be able to integrate Exolaunch style into documentation and hardware design.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a highly integrated team setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Flexibility for travel, occasionally at short notice

Why us?

• Competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and responsibilities
• Subsidies for lunch, mobility, and special occasions, depending on eligibility
• Flexible working hours and a friendly, collaborative atmosphere
• State-of-the-art Office in the heart of Berlin at Potsdamer Platz
• Access to an in-house gym at the HQ
• All necessary IT equipment and office tools to perform your role effectively
• Complimentary drinks, snacks, and fresh fruit, plus a well-equipped office environment
• Regular team gatherings, celebrations, and internal events

Travel Expectations

The position requires flexibility for regular travel, including short-notice trips. You should be comfortable with traveling approximately at 10-15% of your work time.

Location Requirement

This role is based in Berlin. Candidates must either currently reside in Berlin or be open to relocating.

About us

Exolaunch, headquartered in Berlin, Germany with offices in the U.S., France, and Japan, is a global leader in launch mission integration and deployment technologies for small satellites. With a decade of flight heritage and over 844 satellites launched across 49 missions to date, Exolaunch leverages industry insight to tailor turnkey solutions that meet customer needs and respond to market trends. Exolaunch fulfills launch contracts for industry leaders, the world's most innovative start-ups, research institutions, government organizations, and international space agencies. The company develops and manufactures its own flight-proven and industry-leading small satellite separation systems, with the fastest-growing heritage on the market. Exolaunch promotes safe, sustainable, and responsible use of space and is committed to making space accessible for all.