Space Project Administrator (m/f/d) LISA Laser System

Become a Space Project Administrator for LISA Laser System at SpaceTech

SpaceTech is developing the LISA Laser System (LLS), a key subsystem of ESA's Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission. LISA will be the world's first space-based observatory dedicated to detecting gravitational waves and exploring some of the most fundamental phenomena in the Universe.

To strengthen our growing LLS team, we are looking for an experienced Space Project Administrator, responsible for the dual role of Project Controller and Contracts Officer, to support the management and execution of this highly challenging international space project.

As Space Project Administrator within the LISA Laser System team, you will work closely with the Project Manager, Industrial Manager, engineering teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution, contractual compliance, and efficient procurement coordination.

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  Project Control & Administration

  
  
  
  
  • Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day execution of the LISA Laser System project
  
  
  • Monitor project progress against schedules, milestones, budgets, and contractual commitments, including subcontracts
  
  
  • Analyze project performance and identify deviations from project plans
  
  
  • Track costs, invoicing status, change requests, and project financial performance
  
  
  • Support the preparation of project progress reports and management reviews
  
  
  • Proactively identify potential project risks and support escalation of critical issues
  
  
  • Support the evaluation of supplier proposals from commercial and contractual perspectives
  
  
  
  


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  Contract Management

  
  
  
  
  • Support the Project Manager in all contractual and commercial aspects of customer and supplier relationships
  
  
  • Review, administer, and maintain project contracts and contract amendments
  
  
  • Assist during contract negotiations and project execution activities
  
  
  • Coordinate contractual matters with the project team, the customer, subcontractors an suppliers.
  
  
  • Support change management processes and contractual documentation
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline


• Several years of professional experience in project administration, project control, and contract management within the space sector


• Experience working on ESA, national space agency, or aerospace industry projects


• Strong understanding of contractual processes of technical developments


• Experience monitoring project schedules, budgets, and project performance metrics


• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and priorities within complex international projects


• Professional fluency in English and German, both written and spoken

We Offer

• A key role in one of Europe's most exciting and ambitious space science missions


• The opportunity to contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge space technology


• Collaboration with leading European space organizations, industrial partners, and scientific institutions


• A dynamic and international working environment


• Flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and high individual responsibility


• Living and working in an area of natural beauty and safety, offering a large variety of leisure activities


• Profit sharing, company pension scheme, flexible home office rules and many more...

This position will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.