Space Project Administrator (LISA Laser System)

Location: Immenstaad, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; onsite role

Company

hirify.global develops the LISA Laser System, a key subsystem of ESA's space-based LISA gravitational-wave observatory.

What you will do

• Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day execution of the LISA Laser System project.
• Monitor schedules, milestones, budgets, contractual commitments, subcontracts, costs, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Analyze project performance, identify deviations and risks, and support escalation of critical issues.
• Prepare project progress reports and management reviews.
• Evaluate supplier proposals from commercial and contractual perspectives.
• Review and administer customer and supplier contracts, amendments, negotiations, change management, and related documentation.

Requirements

• 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 with ESA, national space agency, or aerospace industry projects.
• Strong understanding of contractual processes for technical developments.
• Experience monitoring project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and priorities within complex international projects.
• Professional fluency in English and German, written and spoken.
• Eligibility for clearance by the recognized authorities is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position with high individual responsibility.
• International collaboration with European space organizations, industrial partners, and scientific institutions.
• Flat hierarchies and short decision paths.
• Flexible home office rules.
• Profit sharing and a company pension scheme.
• Work in an area offering natural beauty, safety, and varied leisure activities.