Project Manager

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About Aerospacelab

Founded in 2018, Aerospacelab is an emerging figure in the aerospace sector, showcasing a remarkable achievement of 8 satellites successfully deployed in orbit. We pride ourselves on our dedication to vertical integration and TRL-9 implementation, solidifying our commitment to driving innovation in the space industry.

With our operations strategically placed in various locations, including the US, Aerospacelab remains steadfast in its mission to deliver pioneering solutions for our diverse customer community. Aerospacelab recently broke ground on its Megafactory, the world’s third largest satellite manufacturing facility, scheduled to begin operations in 2026.

Your mission

Manage all phases of the assigned project – from proposal to delivery to the customer : design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and flight operations
Be accountable for the on time, on cost, on quality delivery of the space mission to the Internal, commercial or Institutional customer
Be responsible for ensuring the program achieves its goals on important criteria: Satisfaction of the internal, commercial or institutional customer, compliance with technical performance, delivery on schedule, delivery with quality, program financial results
Be the main interface with all the project internal/external stakeholders (customers, …)
Define & lead the product development plan, prioritize the activities in order to ensure the most valuable and proper functionality of the product deliverable
Drive tradeoffs at project level
Manage the project team during all the phase of the project
Lead the partners and major suppliers including reviews and deliverables in collaboration with the supply chain department
Manage the various risks that occurred during the project and implement all the appropriate actions to reduce the effect
Promote innovation and agility inside the project in a new space context
Participate in continuous improvement process to a young and dynamic fast-growing company

Must have

MSc or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in complex system project management
Basic knowledge of the key technical domains in satellite design and manufacturing
Basic knowledge of supply chain and quality processes
Team player: ability to work with a team on resolving complex technical problems and complex management activities
Curious and creative in approaching cutting edge products in space industries
Customer oriented
Excellent communication skills and ease at working across different cultures and different levels of an organization
Language: Fluent English, French is a plus