Consultant Space Infrastructure

Novaspace; Paris; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities in a dynamic team

Direct project interaction and mentoring

Work in an inspiring industry

Intellectual challenges paired with work-life balance

Job summary

Novaspace is seeking experienced professionals to support its Space infrastructure team in Paris. The role involves conducting market assessments, developing strategies, and interacting with clients in the space industry.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree and fluency in English and French, along with strong analytical and consulting skills. Opportunities for professional growth and a balanced work-life setup are offered, with limited travel.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with consulting skill-set and ability to conduct market assessments.
• Experience in space business or satellite navigation.
• EU citizenship or EU permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market assessments and derive trends.
• Develop entry strategies and support investment business case reviews.
• Interact with clients, partners, and stakeholders in the space ecosystem.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Quantitative and qualitative analytics

Advanced writing skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Fluency in English and French

Education

Master degree in business, economic intelligence, engineering or political science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Novaspace’s consulting service lines span strategy, market development and innovation advisory to space stakeholders. Within our Space infrastructure team we are looking for motivated, experienced professionals to support our teams on space transportation and satellite manufacturing.

We are looking for a critical thinker capable of conducting market assessment and deriving trends, developing entry strategies, supporting investment business case reviews, assessing addressable market, and conducting strategic and business planning. The role includes interaction with clients, partners and stakeholders and exposure to decision‑makers in the space ecosystem, both in industry and government.

Our typical consulting assignments revolve around next‑generation launcher market studies, spaceport business models, national space access strategy, in‑orbit services market survey, and other exciting topics related to space hardware.

We offer

• Growth opportunities in a dynamic team with an outstanding network of sector experts
• Direct project interaction and mentoring by our partners who have extensive background in international management consulting
• Work in the most inspiring of industries and direct involvement on tomorrow’s space infrastructure topics
• Development of your management consultancy skill set
• International work environment in Paris La Défense
• Intellectual challenges paired with work‑life balance and limited travel

Desired skills & experience

• Familiarity with consulting skill‑set: problem‑solving skills, quantitative and qualitative analytics, advanced writing skills and presentation skills
• Willingness to build deep understanding of the space infrastructure markets
• Fast learner, flexible, organized, meticulous and detail‑oriented
• Ability to work independently and yet to work effectively in a team
• Master degree in business, economic intelligence, engineering or political science
• Experience in space business, earth observation, satellite navigation, transport policy, mobility and/or security matters
• Fully fluent in English and French
• EU citizenship or EU permanent residency
• Flexibility for occasional international travel (mostly day‑trips)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Anything that would be a plus

• Engineering/ scientific background / interest in space technology
• Working knowledge in a second or more European languages, e.g. French, German, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Polish
• Public sector consulting experience and knowledge of European institutions
• Other work experience, e.g. in market research and economic analysis

Only applications containing a motivation letter and a CV in English will be considered.