Proposal Manager – Aerospace & Advanced Optical Systems

Proposal Manager – Aerospace & Advanced Optical Systems

Location: Vicenza (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time Salary: €50,000-€60,000 + Benefits

Relocation: Relocation package provided

An innovative European aerospace technology company is seeking a Proposal Manager to support institutional and commercial space programmes. The organisation designs and manufactures high-precision optical systems for space and advanced scientific applications.

The Opportunity

You will manage the full proposal lifecycle across strategic bids, working closely with technical, commercial and operational teams. This is a high-visibility role central to securing major programmes across space and high-tech sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coordination, preparation and submission of institutional and commercial proposals
• Manage the full bidding lifecycle: bid analysis, customer interaction, drafting, validation, negotiation and contractualisation
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules, regulatory standards and export requirements
• Coordinate cross-functional technical and commercial inputs
• Oversee pricing logic, budgeting and cost analysis
• Maintain proposal and CRM databases
• Contribute to process improvement and knowledge development

Essential Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline
• 2+ years in proposal/bid management or sales engineering
• Experience in aerospace, defence, space or other high-tech sectors
• Strong understanding of technical specifications and risk management
• Solid pricing and cost modelling capability
• Fluency in English
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent bids Desirable
• Experience with national/international tenders
• Knowledge of ECOS
• Background in optical or electro-optical systems

If you’re interested in working at the intersection of space technology and commercial strategy, I’d be pleased to share further details confidentially. Feel free to apply or share your CV with angela.olmo@newspacetechnical.com