Lead Project Manager Dual Use In-Orbit Services
Core
Lead end-to-end development and delivery of orbiters and in-orbit service capabilities for defence and dual-use missions, translating customer needs into executable programmes. (via careerplan.io/jobs/833e0b32-fad8-49a9-8b0c-8d4d4076cbff-lead-project-manager-dual-use-in-orbit-services-at-the-exploration-company)
Role type
Senior spacecraft project manager (defence/dual-use)
Builds
Modular reusable orbital vehicles (Nyx) and associated in-orbit service capabilities for institutional, commercial, and defence customers
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Defence
Required skills
spacecraft engineering understanding, project/programme management, multidisciplinary team leadership, stakeholder management (defence/institutional), mission definition, requirements translation, schedule/budget/resource management, change control, supply chain management, proposal development
Preferred skills
experience with DLR or German Federal Ministry of Defence, background in aerospace engineering
Technologies
Nyx orbital vehicle platform
Responsibilities
Lead complete development of orbiters from concept through operations; Define project baselines and work breakdown structures; Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain; Act as main point of contact for defence customers; Support proposal preparation for tenders and RFPs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with substantial responsibility