Industrial Manager (Bronze) for Launcher Products

About the role

Airbus Defence & Space is seeking an Industrial Manager (Bronze) for Launcher products in Getafe, Madrid. The role supports the Spain Future Programmes department, leading industrial and development activities for launcher proposals from study to contract hand‑over.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all industrial and development activities for competitive bids and robust project implementation.
• Define development approach, create the Development Plan, and synthesize project roadmap, schedule and risk analysis.
• Coordinate industrial setup baseline, alternatives and procurement activities with the procurement team.
• Contribute to the launcher product roadmap, industrial set‑up priorities, funding needs and R&D planning.
• Manage RFI/RFP processes, negotiate long‑term agreements with key suppliers and define back‑up plans for industrial weaknesses.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in engineering, industrial or project management in the space industry.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience on operational space projects.
• Airbus PM certification at Bronze level (ongoing acceptable).
• Fluent in English and Spanish; additional language (French, German or Italian) is a plus.

What we offer

• Attractive salary and vacation days plus additional days‑off.
• Hybrid working model where possible.
• Benefits such as life and health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants.
• On‑site facilities including free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.