About Exotrail

Born from a strong ambition to reach for the stars, Exotrail is a fast-growing scale-up founded in 2017. Its mission: to develop and commercialize propulsion systems for small satellites on a global scale.

We design products focused on impact, fast delivery, and continuous improvement. Inspired by the digital world, we are firmly customer-oriented and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit.

We manage risks to push boundaries and achieve results that would not be possible within a traditional space model.

We deploy every necessary resource to support the development of our products, whether in propulsion or in-orbit services. Strengthened by an innovative mindset inherited from our early days, we are preparing to grow into an ambitious industrial company.

Job Description 👨‍💻

Exotrail is looking for a Mission Manager for its In-Orbit Services product line. The IOS Mission management team is currently expanding in line with the rampup of spacevan fleet (LEO and GEO missions planned).

Within the IOS Mission management team and under the management of the Head of IOS Mission Management, you will be responsible for complete execution of the Mission: Customer Mission & Launch Integration.

Your main tasks will be:

📌 Customer Mission Management:

You will manage IOS Customer Mission contracts. You will be the focal point of the Customer during execution of spacehost (hosted payload) and spacedrop (deployable payload) services contract. As such, you will be managing contractual, programmatic and technical aspects during the three main stages of the Customer Mission: Mission Integration, Payload Integration and Payload Operations.

📌 Launch Integration Management:

You will be the designated interface of the Launch Service Provider. You will ensure the correct execution of Launch Services contract from Launcher Mission Analysis Integration up to spacevan assembly to Launcher. You will lead internal activities aimed to provide the required deliverables for Launch Integration : Mission Analysis Inputs, Launch Campaign Operations, Range Safety Submission.

You will work in close interaction with the IOS engineering team, including system engineers, payload engineers, AIT engineers and satellite operations engineers.

The position is open in our offices in Massy or in Toulouse.

Preferred Experience 💁‍♀️

Typically, the candidate:

• Shall have an engineering degree or equivalent experience

• At least 5 years working experience in space industry with experience in management (direct or cross-functional) and customer interface.

• Desired : Knowledge of launch services or launcher interface

• People skills with ability to develop privileged relationships

• Negotiating skills, with aim to reach mutual satisfactory solutions

• Fluent in English, written and spoken,

• Autonomous, rigorous and detailed oriented

• Fostering team environment

About our recruitment process 🤝

We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job regardless of your private background.

We meet at least three times in order to give you a better idea of what it's like to work at Exotrail:
1. Technical interview with your future manager: you will learn more about the position and the required qualifications.
2. Video call interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager: you will discover your work environment and learn more about our culture.
3. Interview with a founder: you can make sure that you share the same vision and values of the company.