Satellite Payload Consultant – Satcom Procurement & Design - Aerospace & Defense

A high-performing European consultancy is seeking a Satellite Payload Consultant to support leading space programmes. With deep technical and project management experience in satcom payload design and procurement, you’ll play a key role in guiding satellite operators and institutional clients throughout the full lifecycle of satellite acquisition—from initial visibility studies to detailed specification writing and vendor selection.

This is a strategic growth hire to enhance the consultancy’s expertise, working alongside a team of specialists to provide high-level support to satellite operators, manufacturers, and agencies.

Ready to contribute to groundbreaking satellite programmes? Apply now and bring your expertise to the next frontier of space technology.

Responsibilities:

• Lead satellite visibility studies, helping clients define the right mission concept (military, TV, data, etc.).
• Define the payload specifications and support clients through the RFP and bid evaluation process.
• Collaborate with internal consultants and technical teams to cover all aspects of procurement (budget, architecture, engineering).
• Engage with satellite operators, procurement agencies, and manufacturers.
• Bring expertise in both traditional and digital payloads, including flexible satellites and digital processors.

Must Have:

• 7–10+ years' experience in satellite payloads, ideally with involvement in full lifecycle procurement and design.
• Deep understanding of digital satcom payloads, including processors and flexibility concepts.
• Ability to intervene across all project phases – from concept definition to vendor interaction and customer support.
• Strong project management background, ideally supporting satellite acquisitions.
• Based in the EU – Toulouse preferred, Paris considered. Will consider EU-based candidates willing to relocate.
• Industry experience with satellite manufacturers (Airbus, TAS, OHB) or operators (Eutelsat, SES, etc.).

Nice to Have:

• Experience with both commercial and institutional/military satellite programmes.
• Involvement in satellite procurement support phases for government or operator clients.
• Fluent or working-level French (useful but not required).

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to €80,000 base salary
• Annual bonus – up to 2 months' salary
• Profit sharing – ~10% of profits split among employees (approx. 1 month’s salary)
• 2 days/week remote working
• Subsidised public transport and shared meal costs
• End-to-end project ownership and the opportunity to work on flagship satellite programmes such as the IRIS² secure connectivity initiative
• Engage with major players like Airbus, TAS, OHB, and others