Senior Space Technical Proposal Engineer

Alén Space; Nigrán; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Accident insurance

Hybrid work model

Free fruit and lunch on Fridays

Job summary

Alén Space is seeking a Senior Space Technical Proposal Engineer to bridge technical and commercial teams, leading the preparation of complex proposals with a high technical component and managing international tenders. You will work closely with the technical department and Sales Manager.

The role requires a strong engineering background in space technology, fluency in Spanish and English, and a proven ability to build client relationships. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Software, or equivalent engineering.
• 5+ years in pre-sales, technical proposal prep, or commercial engineering, preferably in space/high-tech.
• Proven track record in developing and managing complex proposals with high technical content.
• Solid engineering background enabling deep space tech understanding.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Strong customer orientation and strategic business mindset.
• Ability to build and maintain trust-based client/partner relationships.
• Availability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex quotations and proposals with high technical content, coordinating with technical department.
• End-to-end prep and management of high-complexity international tenders and space contracts.
• Provide specialized technical and commercial pre-sales support with ongoing proposal follow-up.
• Update and manage the CRM in coordination with the Sales Manager.
• Create advanced technical-commercial content for sales and marketing.
• Interact with key industry suppliers.
• Coordinate Alén Space’s presence at international exhibitions and conferences.
• Provide general and strategic support for the commercial area.

Skills

Leadership

Pre-sales

Technical proposals

CRM usage

Customer orientation

Stakeholder management

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace/Telecommunication/CS/Software or equivalent engineering

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Join our team and build the furure of space technology

We´re expanding our team at Alén Space, and are looking for a Senior Space Technical Proposal Engineer; with passion in what you do, talented and experienced; to join the company's commercial team, actively participating in the execution of the sales and marketing plan and reporting directly to the Sales Manager. Their main responsibility will be bridging the technical and commercial areas, leading the elaboration of complex proposals and offers with a high technical component to meet the requirements of our space sector clients, as well as contributing to the continuous improvement of products and proposals.

What you will be doing?

• Leadership and preparation of complex quotations and proposals with a high technical component, in coordination with the technical department.
• End-to-end preparation and management of high-complexity international public tenders and space contracts.
• Specialized technical and commercial assistance to customers in the pre-sale phase, along with continuous follow-up of active proposals.
• Updating and managing the CRM in coordination with the Sales Manager.
• Elaboration of advanced technical-commercial content for sales and marketing.
• Interaction and contact with key industry suppliers.
• Coordination and preparation of the company's attendance at international exhibitions, fairs, and conferences.
• General and strategic support for the commercial area.

What Do We Need In Our Team

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Software, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in pre-sales, technical proposal preparation, or commercial engineering, preferably within the space or high-tech sector.
• Proven track record in developing and managing complex proposals with a high technical component.
• Solid engineering background facilitating a deep understanding of space technology, products, and solutions.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (both written and spoken).
• Strong customer orientation and strategic business mindset.
• Ability to build and maintain close, trust-based relationships with clients, partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Availability to travel.

Desirable knowledge:

• Experience working with international agencies or organizations (e.g., ESA, EU) or large-scale public tenders.
• Advanced proficiency in CRM software.
• Professional experience in international and multicultural environments.

Candidate qualifications and skills

• Work Modality: Hybrid (requires at least 2 days per week of on-site presence in the office).
• Flexible start/finish times; reduced intensive working hours on Fridays and in summer Monday to Friday.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation .
• Wellbeing program: Health, dental, and accident insurance; free fruit and free lunch every friday and much more!
• Personalized career plan development, training, and language learning support
• Very committed to inclusion and diversity; we promote equal opportunities in recruitment

If you like what you read, then we might have a match. This is the culture we want to have and keep building. So, if that’s also your case, let’s get to know each other!

Ready to take on the challenge? #AlénSpace