Sie können diese Stellenbeschreibung auch auf Deutsch lesen: Projektleiter – Nationaler Weltraumwetterberatungsservice
Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?
We are looking for a Project Lead to work at our client’s premises in Bonn, Germany.
The Project Lead will be responsible for managing and overseeing the needs analysis for the National Space Weather Advisory Service”, a key initiative under Germany’s Space Security Strategy. The project aims to protect German satellite operations, as well as their associated services, data, and products, from the impacts of space weather events, and to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructures reliant on space‑based and terrestrial systems.
In this role, the Project Lead will coordinate expert assessments, engage with key national and European stakeholders, and deliver a comprehensive portfolio of space weather services tailored to German and European requirements.
Tasks and activities
The scope of work will include:
- Leading the requirements assessment for a national space weather advisory service, with a focus on protecting German satellite operations and critical dependent infrastructures, including energy and communications.
- Coordinating and managing multidisciplinary experts across space weather, satellite operations, and related infrastructure domains.
- Engaging directly with representatives of German need‑holders to identify the impacts of space weather events and required protective measures.
- Conducting market analysis of existing protection measures to identify collaboration opportunities and potential synergies.
- Developing and presenting a portfolio of recommended space weather services, products, and offerings to support national deployment.
- Ensuring alignment of the German space weather advisory service within the European context, delivering benefits at a European level.
- Overseeing project progress, timelines, and deliverables in line with contractual requirements and deadlines.
- Maintaining electronic documentation, reporting, and invoicing in compliance with organisational and procurement standards.
Skills and experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- A minimum of a diploma or master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as space sciences, astrophysics, aerospace engineering, or satellite operations.
- At least one year of professional experience in a relevant field, directly related to space weather, space weather services, or satellite operations in Germany.
- Proven ability to lead projects, with prior project management experience in space weather, satellite operations, or related services considered a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated involvement in projects related to space weather information, space weather services, or satellite operations is considered a strong plus.
- Strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate technical assessments into actionable recommendations.
- Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
- Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
- Full professional proficiency in German and English (both at a minimum of C1 level), with proven ability to communicate effectively with government bodies, research institutions, and industry partners.
The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Strategic thinking, with the ability to translate technical assessments into actionable recommendations.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills while maintaining a high standard of scientific rigour.
- Proven delivery of high‑quality reports and recommendations within defined timelines.
Why should you apply?
- You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
- We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
- To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
- Benefits include competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.
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