Technical Project Manager, Exotrail
End-to-end space mobility operator
Open for applications
End-to-end space mobility operator
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To deliver mobility solutions for an efficient & sustainable space.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a candidate with significant experience (at least 5 years) in the space, aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing sectors, with strong understanding of propulsion systems and related subsystems. You should be autonomous, proactive, and capable of driving security initiatives across the organization
- Proven track record in successfully managing complex, cross-functional technical projects from initiation to delivery, ideally within highly regulated industries
- Hands-on experience managing multiple concurrent projects or programs, balancing technical constraints with business objectives
- Solid understanding of spacecraft systems architecture, integration, and validation processes
- Experience with project lifecycle management, including risk assessment, resource planning, and stakeholder alignment
- Familiarity with industry-standard tools and methodologies such as Agile, V-cycle, or Stage-Gate for technical project execution
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with external suppliers and development partners
- Background in working with or contributing to a Project Management Office (PMO) or similar structure is a strong asset
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Technical Project Manager at our Massy site, to support the rapid growth
- The Technical Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of internal propulsion development projects for all generations of spaceware products.
- This role requires strong project management skills and technical expertise to effectively lead internal product development projects, ensuring that they meet organisational objectives and customer expectations.
- This role has operational management responsibilities
- 📌 Lead and coordinate internal propulsion system development projects across all spaceware™ - mini product generations, ensuring alignment with strategic and technical goals
- 📌 Manage project planning, budgeting, and scheduling to deliver on time, within scope and budget, while meeting performance and quality standards
- 📌 Drive technical oversight, ensuring engineering solutions meet industry standards and customer requirements, and facilitate resolution of complex technical issues
- 📌 Monitor and control budgets and resources, optimizing allocation based on progress, priorities, and workload forecasts in coordination with department leaders
- 📌 Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing proactive risk management plans in collaboration with module owners to avoid delays or budget overruns
- 📌 Ensure effective stakeholder communication, providing regular reporting to management and maintaining transparency across internal teams, suppliers, and partners
- 📌 Develop and continuously improve project management processes and tools, supporting project management process initiatives and fostering a culture of operational excellence
- 📌 Track key performance indicators (cost, timeline, quality, satisfaction) and adjust execution strategies accordingly to ensure project success
Application process
- 1. Technical interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager: you will learn more about the position and our culture
- 2. On-site interview with your future manager: you will discover your work environment and learn more about the required qualifications
- 3. Interview with a the team and a founder: you can make sure that you share the same vision and values of the company
Our take
Exotrail is an end-to-end space mobility operator that is on a mission to allow small satellites to move in space so that the company can optimise its deployment and increase its performance whilst reducing space pollution. Ultimately, because of this, a new world of telecommunication, Earth observation and space exploration will arise.
Recently, the company became an official space service provider and completed its first "last-mile" delivery in space with its spacevan orbital transfer vehicle, marking a key milestone in space logistics. Alongside this, Extorail has formed strategic partnerships to expand its reach, including a collaboration with Isar Aerospace to launch multiple spacevan missions aboard Isar's Spectrum Rocket.
The company is focused on scaling up its known products whilst introducing and growing its newer products, including spacedrop™ and spaceware™ propulsion systems. With these innovations, the company is leading the way in space logistics, driving a more sustainable and efficient space environment while opening new possibilities for satellite-based services.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Feb 2023
$58m
SERIES B
Jul 2020
$12.9m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $75.3m
Company HQ
Quartier Atlantis, Massy, France
Leadership
Jean Luc Maria
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously acted as CTO for Exotrail. Experience as Deputy Director for ORACLE join laboratory and as Technology Transfer Project Manager for CNRS.
David Henri
(Co-Founder & CPO)Previously the CEO at Exotrail. Prior to this, they were the Head of Logistics at X-Forum.
Nicolas Heitz
(Co-Founder & COO)Previously acted as Vice President of Finance & Administration for Adionics and as a Presales Manager for Altran France.
Paul Lascombes
(Co-Founder & Chief Scientist)Previously an Advanced Systems Intern at Airbus, a Visiting Student Researcher at Caltech, and an Avionics Intern at S3.
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