IENAI SPACE is a fast-growing startup based in Madrid, developing an end-to-end ecosystem of in-space mobility products, including propulsion systems and engineering SaaS. We are an innovative company in the "New Space" sector, composed of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team of engineers, PhDs, and developers aiming to revolutionize space mobility and propulsion for small satellites. We recently kickstarted our commercial phase with our first product: Our mission is to build tailored, end-to-end space mobility products and services for the next generation of small satellites empowering a sustainable new space economy. Infinite Innovation, Extraterrestrial Excellence, Planetary Passion and Cosmic Collaboration.
As a Systems Engineer & Missions Project Manager, your mission is to manage and coordinate our IOD/IOV missions as well as other R&D projects. You will be the main interface with the IOD/IOV providers and/or the projects’ stakeholders and will act as the focal point for these missions/projects. You will be responsible for the on-time release of the required documentation and deliverables for achieving the mission/project milestones.
Project/Mission Focal point
Serve as the primary point of contact with the provider/client during the whole mission/project execution.
Project management
Monitor the project/mission progress and ensure on-time delivery.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address required changes to the project/mission (scope and timeline).
Manage project/mission risks, addressing each risk through mitigation, acceptance, or transfer as appropriate.
Systems engineering
Define all the tasks and tests required for the validation and verification (V&V) of the requirements, and ensure its correct execution.
Provide Systems Engineering support for the full project/mission timeline, including generating relevant system engineering documentation.
Collaborate with the Program Manager performing PMO tasks as elaborating and tracking KPIs, resource and load management, documentation management, reporting, sprint planning and review, etc.
Support the implementation of process improvements in project and mission management.
You will be part of IENAI’s Program Management Office, which is in charge of leading and coordinating the development of our ATHENA™ electric propulsion system, as well as our IOD missions.
Systems Engineering background / experience, V&V processes, requirements management, etc.
~ Strong technical writing skills, including user-facing documentation, and knowledge of typical space projects documents: Some experience in project management tasks and willingness to evolve in that direction.
~ Negotiation level communication skills in English and Spanish are required.
~ Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication and stakeholder management.
~ Experience in writing proposals for calls and ITTs from national and international entities (ESA, CDTI, etc.).
Project Management certificates and/or courses.
A full-time contract of 40h per week.
~⏰ Flexible working hours, allowing you to manage your schedule for better work-life balance.
~&##Hybrid work model: work remotely up to 9 days per month .
~&##Extra holidays: in addition to 23 vacation days, enjoy 6 additional days off during the Christmas period (from 24 December to 2 January, both included).
~&##Private health insurance, fully covered by the company.
~&##Learning & Development: €1000 per year budget for training, courses, and professional growth.
~&##Culture and values interview: a chat with our People team to ensure we share the same mindset and values.
# Technical interview: meet the Project Management team and showcase your technical skills.
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