Space Instrumentation Program Manager

Cosineinnovations; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Hybrid work

27 days annual leave

Company bicycle

Job summary

cosine is seeking a Project Manager to turn ambitious space instrumentation programs into successful reality. You will lead multidisciplinary development projects in Remote Sensing, guiding instruments from concept to launch and ensuring they meet performance, schedule, and budget targets.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and manufacturing specialists, manage stakeholders, and drive risk mitigation across international missions, with a focus on high-quality outcomes and

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex technical development projects in space/aerospace/defence.
• Technical background in engineering, physics, aerospace, or systems engineering.
• Experience with high-demand performance, cost, and quality constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of space instrument development projects from kickoff to delivery.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, and quality across the lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and manufacturing specialists.
• Serve as primary contact for customers, partners, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor risks and ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards.
• Support proposal and business development with project management expertise.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical background

English communication

Structured and proactive approach

Education

Engineering degree

Physics background

Job description

cosine is seeking a Project Manager to turn ambitious space instrumentation programs into successful reality. You will lead multidisciplinary development projects in Remote Sensing, guiding instruments from concept to launch and ensuring they meet performance, schedule, and budget targets.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and manufacturing specialists, manage stakeholders, and drive risk mitigation across international missions, with a focus on high-quality outcomes and