Senior Mission Manager

Managing expectations through clear communication, structured reporting, and proactive risk management

Overseeing the integration of mission elements including launch services, ground segment, and regulatory approvals

Ensuring missions meet technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements at every stage

Identifying risks early and driving mitigation and recovery plans to keep delivery on track

Supporting continuous improvement of how we deliver missions as we scale

Mentoring and guiding other mission managers, helping raise the bar across the team

Contributing to proposals, mission planning, and cost modelling to support future growth

What You’ll bring

Strong grasp of project delivery in complex, multidisciplinary environments, ideally within space or high-reliability engineering

Solid understanding of satellite systems, payloads, or mission operations

Ability to balance scope, schedule, cost, and risk across multiple parallel workstreams

Confidence navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions in fast-moving, high-stakes environments

Skilled at stakeholder management, able to influence, align, and manage competing priorities

Commercial awareness, including contracts, supplier coordination, and delivery frameworks

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in the space ecosystem

Clear, structured communication, able to simplify complexity for different audiences

Comfortable using project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, or similar)

A proactive mindset, spotting risks early and acting before they become issues

A collaborative approach, building strong relationships across teams, locations, and partners

Resilience and adaptability, staying focused and effective under pressure

For this role you can be based in Coimbra (PT), Athens (GR) or Harwell (UK)

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.

Please submit your application and CV in English.