Bid & Proposal Engineer

OCCAM Space; Coslada; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare vouchers

Meal cards

Transport cards

Private health insurance

Job summary

OCCAM Space is seeking a Bid & Proposal Engineer to translate complex customer requirements into compelling, technically sound proposals. You will lead end-to-end bid management, coordinating engineering teams, pricing and documentation to produce competitive responses for space missions.

The role combines technical insight with commercial acumen, working on both commercial and institutional proposals (ESA, grants).

Qualifications

• 3+ years in space sector, proposals or technical-commercial roles.
• Experience preparing complex technical proposals with costing and cross-team coordination.
• Strong understanding of space systems (structures, mechanisms, payload interfaces).
• Experience with CRM tools and pipeline management.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple bids under deadlines.
• Fluent English and professional working Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end bid management, from requirements analysis to proposal reviews.
• Develop commercial and institutional proposals for customers and programs (ESA, grants).
• Maintain and improve processes/tools (CRM, planning, risk tracking, docs).
• Monitor market opportunities, identify improvements, and support new business development.
• Define go-to-market approaches and maintain high-quality technical and commercial materials.

Skills

Bid management

Space systems knowledge

CRM tools

English

Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

OCCAM Space is looking for a Bid & Proposal Engineer who combines a strong technical background with commercial awareness and enjoys turning complex customer requirements into clear, competitive and technically sound proposals.

About OCCAM Space

OCCAM Space designs and manufactures separation systems for satellites and launch vehicles.

We operate in a highly technical and industrial environment, with a strong product focus, an international outlook and a firm commitment to innovation, advanced engineering and reliability.

Our motto, “Keep It Simple”, reflects the way we work: developing reliable, intelligent and efficient solutions for complex missions.

Learn more about us: https://occamspace.com/

What will you do?

• Bid management: Lead end-to-end preparation of technical and commercial proposals, including requirement analysis, solution definition with engineering teams, internal coordination, and bid planning and reviews.
• Commercial & institutional proposals: Support pricing and cost estimation and prepare proposals for both commercial customers and institutional programs (ESA, grants, public funding).
• Processes & tools: Use and maintain structured processes and tools (CRM, planning, risk tracking, documentation), ensuring accurate and up-to-date information at all times.
• Market & opportunities: Monitor product competitiveness, identify improvement areas, and support the development of new business opportunities.
• Product positioning: Define go-to-market approaches for recurring products and maintain high-quality commercial and technical materials (datasheets, brochures, presentations).

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the space sector, technical proposals, bid engineering or a similar technical-commercial role.
• Proven experience preparing complex technical proposals (including costing, structured documentation, and coordination across teams).
• Strong understanding of space systems (structures, mechanisms, or payload interfaces).
• Experience working with CRM tools and structured pipeline management.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple bids under deadlines.
• Fluent professional English.
• Professional working proficiency in Spanish.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical expertise.
• Direct involvement in strategic space programmes, working with international customers and key industry players.
• Professional growth in a fast-growing company, combining technical, commercial and customer-facing responsibilities.
• Flexible compensation plan, including childcare vouchers, meal and transport cards and private health insurance.
• Flexible working hours, with arrival between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m.
• 22 working days of annual leave + 6 additional personal days.
• 24 and 31 December off, plus your birthday.

Export control

Due to OCCAM Space’s collaboration with U.S. customers, certain activities and technical information may be subject to U.S. export control regulations —including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)— as well as European Union and Spanish legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Law 53/2007 and Royal Decree 679/2014. Accordingly, access to controlled technology in certain positions requires compliance with the eligibility requirements established by the applicable regulations and authorisations. Any difference in treatment arising from these requirements shall be exclusively based on the legitimate purpose of complying with legal export control obligations and shall be applied as an appropriate, necessary and proportionate measure, in accordance with Article 4.2 of Spanish Law 15/2022 of 12 July on equal treatment and non-discrimination.