Head of Engineering - BU Programs

Job overall purpose:

• By excellent leadership skills, an excellent business understanding and by the ability to communicate you will secure unique results for the Business Units (BU) Programs in GOMSpace.

Key areas of responsibility:

• You will lead the Team leads of System Engineering, AOTS, Mechanical & Thermal, Software and Operations.
• Engagement with the customers.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company goals and space industry standards - in alignment with the Chief Engineer and COO.
• Oversee full lifecycle development of space systems - from conceptual design.
• Represent the engineering function in executive leadership meetings, board discussions and with external stakeholders (partners, agencies, customers).

Key tasks:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace regulations, safety protocols, and quality standards tailored to the need of the company and customer.
• Collaborate with Product, Program Management, R&D, and Business Development teams to align technical execution with business objectives.
• Manage engineering budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge tools, technologies, and processes to accelerate development and improve reliability/quity.
• Driving transformation within the engineering functions to gain more efficiency, standardization etc.
• Participation in proposal work.
• Conducting regular and meaningful 1:1s to support engagement and growth for the Team leads.
• Creating the right conditions for innovation by enabling knowledge sharing, psychological safety, forward-thinking and growth mindsets.

Criteria of Sucess:

• High quality and On-time delieverys.
• High level of engagement in the team.
• Good relationsships with stakeholders.

Critical experience:

• Years of progressive engineering experience in the aerospace or space sector.
• Years of experience in engineering leadership.
• Experience in managing complex space systems development (e.g. launch vehicles, satellites, in-orbit services) is a clear plus.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles and space mission architecture.
• Experience with government and commercial space programs (ESA, Space Force, commercial payload customers).
• Familiarity with agile hardware/software development processes.

Skills:

• Execellent leadership skills.
• Visionary and result-driven.
• Strong organizational, decision-making and communication skills.
• Proud of your work – including the work of your team.
• Thrilled for creating business value.
• You are able to handle and prioritise several tasks at the same time.
• Structured.
• Commercially & Business thinking.
• Strategic and innovation driven mindset.
• Active or eligible for security clearance.
• Fluent in English.

Education:

• Relevant degree in Engineering (Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.

GomSpace is a globally leading manufacturer and supplier of cubesat & small satellite solutions for customers in the academic, government and commercial markets. Our positions of strength include systems integration, cubesat platforms, advanced miniaturized radio technology and satellite operations. Our international team is devoted to understanding our customer’s requirements and to delivering flawlessly. We are more than 175 employees, from many different nationalities, and we serve customers in more than 60 countries.

We were founded in 2007 and are today a listed company at the Nasdaq stock exchange in Stockholm (GOMX). We have our global headquarters in Aalborg in Denmark, our constellation operations and development center in Luxembourg, and sales & business development offices in France and North America.

Our mission:

“We make Space Yours”

From our first CubeSat innovations to enabling entire constellations, we’ve been driven by one mission: to empower nations, businesses, researchers, and visionaries to claim their place in space.
With cutting-edge small satellite technology, we break down barriers – making access to space smarter, faster, and more affordable.
Today, we’re not just building satellites – we’re building opportunities. We’re not just enabling missions – we’re enabling dreams by helping and guiding our customers in fulfilling their space ambitions. Whether you’re a startup launching your first satellite, an ambitious government deploying national strengths or an established enterprise building a global network “We make space Yours. Accessible, Affordable, Useful.

It’s YOURS to explore, YOURS to innovate, and YOURS to reach.

With more than 17 years of experience in the market and a track record of multiple successful missions accomplished, we have developed profound knowledge and competencies within Radio Technology, Cubesat Platforms, Project Management as well as Innovation. We provide the solutions that enables our customers to succeed in their business - whether this is a product, a subsystem, support or a full customized solution. We deliver these projects based on our strong in-house portfolios of established products and rich capabilities.

We have a strong focus on investors and stock market, and when asked why people should invest in GomSpace, our answer is:

Strong Foundation to Compete

• Leading Manufacturer: GomSpace is a leading manufacturer of small satellite technology
• Established Experience: Founded in 2007, GomSpace is the oldest start-up in the new space sector, leveraging 17 years of experience.
• Robust Technology and Brand: GomSpace boasts a strong technology platform and a reputable brand.

Market Demand

• High Growth: The market for small satellite technology is experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19%.
• Diverse Customer Base: GomSpace serves various sectors including space explorers (NASA/ESA), commercial applications, and government entities.

Financial Performance

• Journey to Profit: After 12 months of turnaround efforts, GomSpace has structured itself to execute effectively.
• Increased Market Cap: Recent trends show a 300% increase in market capitalization.
• Positive Cashflow: The company is now generating positive cashflow.

Addressing Mega Trends

Existential Societal Issues: GomSpace addresses critical global issues such as climate change, information infrastructure, national security through its space technologies and cyber security in space.

These factors collectively highlight GomSpace's strong position in the market, its ability to meet growing demand, its positive financial trajectory, and its commitment to addressing significant societal challenges.

GOMSpace is organized as three Business Units managed by a VP. This job is in the Programs Business Unit and is referring to the VP. The job is placed at the headquarter in Aalborg, Denmark.

In short GomSpace is

• An innovative and international listed company headquartered in Aalborg
• International in the daily working style - English is the corporate language
• Growing, there are a lot of big projects kicking off, it’s an exciting time to join
• Flexible. We constantly challenge what works best for the teams – the project management is based on internationally recognised standards and team-orientated approaches
• Customer focused: We have respect for our customers
• People focus: We believe success is all about “people and culture”