Mission Manager [F/M]

Exotrail; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading space services company is looking for a Mission Manager in Toulouse to oversee customer mission contracts and launch integration services. The ideal candidate will hold an engineering degree, have over 5 years of experience in the space industry, and possess strong negotiation skills. This role offers a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work closely with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the space industry with management responsibilities.
• Ability to develop relationships and negotiate solutions.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Manage IOS Customer Mission contracts and serve as a focal point.
• Ensure the execution of Launch Services contracts.
• Work closely with the IOS engineering team.

Connaissances

Customer Mission Management

Launch Integration Management

Negotiating skills

Autonomy

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Formation

Engineering degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Mission Manager [F/M]

Job Description

Exotrail is looking for a Mission Manager for its In-Orbit Services product line. The IOS Mission management team is expanding in line with the ramp-up of the spacevan fleet (LEO and GEO missions planned).

Within the IOS Mission management team and under the Head of IOS Mission Management, you will be responsible for the complete execution of the Mission: Customer Mission & Launch Integration.

Your main tasks will be:

Customer Mission Management

• Manage IOS Customer Mission contracts. Serve as the focal point of the Customer during execution of spacehost (hosted payload) and spacedrop (deployable payload) services contracts.
• Manage contractual, programmatic and technical aspects during the three main stages of the Customer Mission: Mission Integration, Payload Integration and Payload Operations.

Launch Integration Management

• Act as the designated interface of the Launch Service Provider. Ensure the correct execution of Launch Services contracts from Launcher Mission Analysis Integration up to spacevan assembly to Launcher.
• Lead internal activities to provide the required deliverables for Launch Integration: Mission Analysis Inputs, Launch Campaign Operations, Range Safety Submission.

You will work in close interaction with the IOS engineering team, including system engineers, payload engineers, AIT engineers and satellite operations engineers.

The position is open in our offices in Massy or in Toulouse.

Preferred Experience

Typically, the candidate:

• Shall have an engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Has at least 5 years of working experience in the space industry with experience in management (direct or cross-functional) and customer interface.
• Desired: Knowledge of launch services or launcher interface.
• Ability to develop privileged relationships with people.
• Negotiating skills with the aim to reach mutually satisfactory solutions.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Autonomous, rigorous and detail-oriented.
• Fostering team environment.

About our recruitment process

We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job regardless of your private background. We meet at least three times to give you a better idea of what it’s like to work at Exotrail:

• Technical interview with your future manager: you will learn more about the position and the required qualifications.
• Video call interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager: you will discover your work environment and learn more about our culture.
• Interview with a founder: you can ensure that you share the same vision and values of the company.

Location

Toulouse or Massy (hybrid).

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