Your role in a nutshell:

As a Project Manager, your task will be the overall lead of space projects from tender until space launch, in cooperation with customers, NASA/ESA agencies and sub-contractors. You’ll be a member of a growing Hungarian team, acting as a prime contractor of industry space projects in a full-time, permanent role.

About Centre for Energy Research – Space Research Department:

https://www.ek.hun-ren.hu/en/space-research-department/

Description

● Management of space industry projects throughout the entire project life cycle (preparation of tender documents, planning, implementation, monitoring, closure) according to ECSS space industry standards

● Supporting the System engineer with requirement’s analysis, preparing specifications, breaking down subsystem specifications and coordinating the necessary analyses

● Supporting the System engineer with verification planning, implementation, and control of projects according to the specifications of the relevant space agencies

● Setting up a project team, detailed planning of tasks (schedule, resources, costs) and monitoring

● Risk management according to ECSS space industry standards

● Configuration management according to ECSS space industry standards

● Preparing and coordinating safety review of space hardware according to the requirements of the contracting space agencies

● Preparing progress reports and reporting

● Coordination and management of subcontractors and procurement

● Project administrative management, financial monitoring and control, meeting deadlines

● Making professional decisions, preparing in case of escalated decisions

● Participation and coordination of the project team at milestone reviews and audits organized by the relevant space agencies

● Liaising with the different engineering roles within the company

● Liaising with partners, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, customer, and international organizations

Key qualifications

● Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering-physics, aerospace engineering, project manager or equivalent

● 5+ years of demonstrable project management experience in the field of R&D

● Business English language skills

● Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools

● Openness in liaising with international organizations

● Ability to take independent decisions

● Collaborative working skills with colleagues of different areas

● Proactive attitude and good problem solving capabilities

● Eligibility to work in Hungary without restrictions

Considered as a Plus

● PMI/PMP certification

● Experience in aerospace industry and/or developing safety-critical systems

● Relevant experience in R&D

● Knowledge of ECSS standards

● Knowledge of CAD systems

● Experience in system-, quality- and/or safety management

Why Work With Us

● You can be part of the most significant Hungarian space industry developments, that play a defining role even from the ESA’s point of view. Earth observation, Lunar and Mars payload projects.

● Lead multidisciplinary project teams and work with international stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers.

● Drive complex, high-profile programs where your decisions shape mission success.

● Gain exposure to ESA space standard (ECSS) and cutting-edge technologies.

● Work in an environment that values leadership, independence, and problem solving.

● A competitive salary aligned with your expertise and impact.

● A stable, permanent contract with opportunities to grow your career in a future-oriented industry.