In this role, you will define and drive the technical direction of our propulsion systems, lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering organization, and ensure strong execution across the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in a regulated industry, deep understanding of hardware systems, and a proven track record of guiding engineering teams through complex technical challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the technical strategy for our propulsion systems in line with company goals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering organization across multiple disciplines.
- Build a scalable leadership structure and support team growth through clear goals, feedback, and performance management.
- Guide complex technical decisions and help teams solve cross-disciplinary engineering challenges.
- Oversee the technical direction of product development across the full lifecycle.
- Strengthen engineering processes, project execution, documentation, and configuration management.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements in the space industry.
- Act as the link between engineering and leadership, translating technical topics into business context.
- Foster a culture of accountability, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Type of contract: Full time position with 38.5 hours/week
Salary: The minimum base monthly salary for this position starts at EUR 4.888,37 gross per month, with a significant planned overpayment depending on your professional experience and qualifications.