Engineering Project Manager

Lúnasa Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lúnasa Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead space-focused engineering projects in London. You will manage scope, cost and schedule, coordinating with systems engineers and multidisciplinary teams to keep programmes on track and aligned with strategic goals.

Growth opportunities include design trades, procurement planning and spacecraft operations. The role requires strong communication skills, a proven space-industry project background, and the ability to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience leading spacecraft technology and mission-development projects through design, development and delivery.
• Ability to develop integrated plans, schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Strong cross-disciplinary coordination across systems, software, GNC/AOCS and mechanical teams.
• Proven track record in space industry project execution and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of spacecraft technology projects from contract kickoff to delivery.
• Maintain integrated schedules, budgets and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering activities across systems, software, GNC/AOCS, and mechanical teams.
• Own execution against scope, schedule and cost, driving corrective actions.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change control; ensure timely resolutions.
• Run project reviews and reporting to stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to align with programme.
• Support proposal development and new programme planning.

Skills

Space project management

Cross-functional coordination

Budgeting & scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Proposal development

Job description

Lúnasa is a UK-based NewSpace company (acquired by Infinite Orbits) building advanced and autonomous systems and satellites for in-orbit satellite services. Our mission is to provide satellite operators with all the in-orbit services they need, from the inspection of their assets to the extension of their lifespan and the management of the end-of-life phase.

The company has received multiple contracts from the UK Space Agency and ESA to build and deploy AI-based satellite rendezvous proximity operations (RPO) technology and is set to demonstrate the innovation in space by 2027.

Location: London

This position is for a candidate who has the right to work in the UK.

Job Summary:

Lúnasa is looking for an Engineering Project Manager to join our growing team. This key role will be at the heart of our space engineering projects, leading efforts to manage project scope, cost, and schedule. The candidate will work closely with our systems engineers to plan design, verification and operations activities. The successful candidate will also need to communicate well with all members of the team to keep each project they manage on track. The role involves future growth potentials in areas such as participation in key design trade studies, procurement planning, spacecraft operations and more.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of Lúnasa’s spacecraft technology and mission-development projects from contract kick-off through design, development, testing and delivery.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans and delivery forecasts.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across systems, software, GNC/AOCS, mechanical, electrical, AI/vision and AIT teams.
• Own project execution against scope, schedule, cost and quality objectives, proactively identifying deviations and driving corrective actions.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, opportunities and change control, ensuring clear ownership and timely resolution.
• Run regular project reviews, internal progress meetings and technical/programmatic coordination meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate project reporting, including progress reports, milestone evidence, financial reporting and customer deliverables.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and project partners, ensuring their activities and deliverables remain aligned with the overall programme.
• Coordinate closely with Lúnasa and Infinite Orbits engineering leadership to ensure technical activities are appropriately resourced and aligned with programme priorities.
• Support proposal development and new programme planning by developing schedules, work packages, resource estimates, budgets and delivery strategies.
• Establish and continuously improve project-management processes, tools, reporting and governance as Lúnasa’s UK activities scale.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to give presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in managing projects with the space or a closely related industry
• Exceptional