Space Propulsion Sales Engineer — Tech & Customer Deals

Arkadia Space; Comunidad Valenciana; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Onboarding program

Job summary

Arkadia Space, established in 2020, is a pioneering force in the space industry. Arkadia Space is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive customer propulsion needs from first contact to contract negotiation, balancing technical and business responsibilities with significant autonomy.

You will engage with customers throughout the sales cycle, prepare ROM proposals, support negotiations, and help shape Arkadia’s product portfolio by identifying new market opportunities.

Qualifications

• MSc in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; other STEM disciplines may be considered based on experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of space propulsion.
• Hands-on experience on hardware projects, gained through professional, academic, or university competition projects.
• Technical understanding of spacecraft and propulsion, and their relation to orbital maneuvers and operations.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel frequently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential Arkadia customers through networking, events, and market research.
• Engage with customers to understand their mission requirements and how Arkadia’s products can meet them.
• Prepare and contribute to RFIs/RFPs and ROM proposals.
• Support contract negotiations with the legal team to close contracts and win bids.
• Act as the main interface between customers and Arkadia's technical teams.
• Represent Arkadia Space at conferences, trade fairs, and exhibitions.
• Pursue new business opportunities and advise on new product development.

Skills

Aerospace propulsion

Technical sales

Stakeholder management

Customer engagement

Proposal preparation

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

MSc in Aerospace Engineering

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Other STEM discipline considered

Job description

Arkadia Space, established in 2020, is a pioneering force in the space industry. Arkadia Space is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive customer propulsion needs from first contact to contract negotiation, balancing technical and business responsibilities with significant autonomy.

You will engage with customers throughout the sales cycle, prepare ROM proposals, support negotiations, and help shape Arkadia’s product portfolio by identifying new market opportunities.