Business Development Manager (Space Security & Space Surveillance)

Ubicación: Madrid, ES

Perfil profesional: Defensa y Seguridad

Experiencia requerida: Más de 2 años de experiencia

At Indra Group, we develop space technology for the missions of the future.

We drive satellite, Earth observation, communications, and space defense programs, participating in projects that push the boundaries of technological innovation and knowledge.

? Join our team working on national and international projects!

We are looking for a Business Development Manager with experience in business development, opportunity capture, bid management, and program management within the space, defense, aerospace, security, or satellite communications sectors to join projects focused on Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Traffic Management (STM), and Space Security business development and growth activities.

? What will you do?

• Identify, qualify, and capture national and international business opportunities in the fields of SST, SSA, SDA, STM, and Space Security.

• Coordinate complex proposals involving technical, commercial, financial, and contractual contributions from multidisciplinary teams.

• Develop and maintain relationships with institutional customers, public administrations, defense organizations, and space agencies.

• Support the definition and execution of business development strategies aligned with market needs and company objectives.

• Lead bid activities and coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including consortium partners.

? What are we looking for? Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage you to apply, learn more about our opportunity, and show us what you can bring to the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or a related field.

• Between 5 and 10 years of experience in business development, opportunity capture, bid management, or program management within the space, defense, aerospace, security, or satellite communications sectors.

• Functional understanding of SST, SSA, SDA, STM, Space Security, ground segment systems, radar and optical sensors, orbital cataloguing, and space operations.

• Experience working with institutional customers, public administrations, defense organizations, or space agencies.

• Proven experience coordinating bid teams and managing technical, commercial, financial, and contractual contributions.

• English proficiency at C1 level or higher.

? What do we offer?

• Innovative, high-impact projects: Work with cutting-edge technologies on projects with both national and international impact.

• A career plan tailored to you: Designed to support your professional growth and development.

• Autonomy and flexibility: Freedom to organize your work, with a healthy work-life balance adapted to your needs.

• Stability and long-term opportunities: Join a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals and strong financial stability.

• Annual vacation days plus additional personal leave days.

• Open and transparent work environment: Enjoy direct communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative setting.

• Continuous learning: Access training through Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses available).

• Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy special offers on gyms, restaurants, retail stores, leisure activities, and much more.

• Corporate shuttle service with different routes connecting work centers located outside Madrid city.

? What does our recruitment process look like?

• Profile review: We assess your experience and skills to determine your fit for the role.

• Initial phone conversation (5–10 minutes): If you receive a call from an unknown number, it may be us! A brief conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.

• Technical interview: Meet the team, learn more about the project and day-to-day responsibilities, and discuss your technical expertise. Short assessments in English and competencies may also be conducted if required.

• Talent Acquisition interview: An opportunity for you to get to know us better—our values, career model, skills framework, and culture—while we explore whether there's a mutual fit.

• Offer and onboarding: If everything goes well, you'll join our team and begin this exciting new chapter with us!

Estimated hiring process duration: 2–3 weeks.

As a company, we view equality as a cross-cutting principle and a driver of social change. We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all, non-discrimination, pay equity, and work-life balance.

This commitment is reflected in fostering respectful and inclusive workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity, can grow professionally, and has equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and career progression, free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

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