Novaspace

Space-sector strategy consulting and intelligence

Satellite/Platform Resident Expert

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

ContractToulouse, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent, in Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, or a related engineering field.
At least 15 years of experience managing assembly, integration, and test (AIT) programs, on either a manufacturer’s or customer’s assignment.
Extensive satellite/platform system design and AIT experience.
Extensive project management experience.
General management skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Organizational and motivational skills.
Achievement and results orientation.
Analytical skills.
Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support the definition, design, development, and oversight of the satellite program in the Satellite/Platform area, ensuring timely delivery, compliance of the spacecraft bus and associated subsystems, coherence with system budgets, and overall interfacing of spacecraft subsystems.
Ensure effective achievement of functional objectives as part of the PMO Satellite/Platform engineering team.
Engage with the manufacturer to foster an open and collaborative working relationship and sustain the manufacturer team’s commitment.
Continuously monitor the manufacturer’s activities for the customer satellite/platform, including day-to-day design development, unit industrialization, service module and satellite assembly, integration, and test activities at platform and satellite levels.
Assess performance against specifications and requirements, identify potential non-compliance areas early, and monitor issues that may affect the program schedule.
Advise the PMO Director on satellite/platform issues and liaise with the Space Segment Engineering section, which retains spacecraft Design Authority, regarding changes, modifications, or waivers affecting the platform or satellite.
Work with the PMO team to keep members informed of platform developments that may affect their areas.
Prepare for and participate in platform unit design, manufacturing, and testing review meetings.
Prepare for and participate in platform subsystem design, manufacturing, and testing review meetings.
Prepare for and participate in satellite system design, manufacturing, and testing review meetings.
Prepare for and participate in the launch campaign, launch and early orbit phase (LEOP), and platform in-orbit test campaign.
Produce accurate progress reports providing timely feedback on the Satellite/Platform design and AIT campaign.

Job Objective: Responsible for supporting the definition, design, development and oversight of the satellite program in the area of Satellite/Platform, ensuring timely delivery and compliance of the spacecraft bus and associated subsystems, coherence to system budgets, and overall interfacing of the spacecraft subsystems.

Reports to: Customer Program Management Office (PMO) Director

Locations: Satellite/Platform unit manufacturer facilities / Launch base when requested (on-site presence required)

This role is intended for a freelance third-party consultant.

Key accountabilities

Leadership: Ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives as part of the PMO Satellite/Platform engineering team. Successfully engage with the manufacturer to develop an open and collaborative spirit and ensure the continuing dedication of the manufacturer’s team.

Monitoring the program:
Provide full and continuous monitoring of the Manufacturer's activities for the Customer satellite/platform, i.e. to follow the day to day design development, unit industrialization, Service module and satellite Assembly, Integration and Test Activities at platform & satellite level, assessing its performance against specifications and requirements, identifying any potential non-compliances areas as early as possible, and also keeping a strong focus on any issues that may impact the program schedule.
Provide guidance to the PMO Director on satellite/platform related issues and liaise with the Space Segment Engineering section, which retains the Design Authority for the spacecraft, on any changes, modifications or waivers affecting the platform/satellite.
Work closely with all member’s the PMO team, to ensure that the whole team is up to date on any developments on the Platform area that may impact their areas.

Activities:
Preparation and participation in all platform unit design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
Preparation and participation in all platform subsystem design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
Preparation and participation in all satellite system design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
Preparation and participation to the launch campaign, LEOP and Platform in-Orbit Test Campaign

Management Reports: Produce accurate progress reports to provide timely feedback on the progress of the Satellite/Platform Design and AIT campaign

Performance indicators

Timely response to actions
Quality and reliability of advice and recommendations
Quality of oral and written reporting

Communications & Working Relationships

External: Manufacturer
Internal: PMO Team, Customer Technical Team

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Minimum qualifications: MS Engineering certification or equivalent (Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, etc.)

Minimum experience:
15 years or more managing AIT programs, either on a manufacturer’s or a customer’s assignment
Extensive satellite / platform system design and AIT experience
Extensive experience on project management

Job specific skills:
General management skills
Strong leadership skills
Organizational and motivational skills
Achievement orientation and result oriented
Analytical skills
Good communication skills

About Novaspace

Novaspace is the global leading consulting firm in the space sector. With a robust 40-year legacy of expertise in guiding private companies and government entities through strategic decisionmaking processes, Novaspace offers end-to-end consulting services, from project strategy definition to implementation, providing data-led perspectives on critical issues. Our mission is to empower clients with strategic and technical insights, enabling them to navigate and seize new opportunities within the rapidly evolving space sector. As a privately owned and fully independent organization, Novaspace presents an expanded portfolio of services, featuring combined expertise in management and technology consulting, top-tier executive summits, and market intelligence. Trusted by 1,200 clients in over 60 countries, Novaspace has offices strategically located in Brussels, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toulouse, and Washington D.C. Working at Novaspace will give you the opportunity to boost your career in the space/consulting industry where our role is to support the decision-makers by providing them the highest quality support in everything we do: consulting, market intelligence, training and summits.

Only Applications containing a Motivation Letter and a CV in English will be considered.

About the Company

Novaspace

Space-sector strategy consulting and intelligence

Novaspace provides professional services and strategic advice for the global space industry, serving governments, operators, manufacturers, and investors. It works through four pillars—management consulting, technology consulting, market intelligence, and executive summits—using proprietary data to define programs, assess business cases, and perform due diligence, with optional subscription research and industry events. It differentiates itself through independent ownership and a exclusive focus on the space and ground-segment lifecycle, drawing on decades of experience from its Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners heritage to deliver evidence-based analysis. The company's goal is to act as a neutral, data-driven advisor that helps organizations align space technology with commercial and government objectives.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Courbevoie, France
Founded: 2024

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