Bid Director for Space and Defense Projects

SENER·Zamudio, Spain

What they offer

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    SENER doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Zamudio for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

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About the role

At Sener, we wish to incorporate a Bid Director for Space and Defense Projects into our team at our Zamudio site.

The selected candidate will join to lead the preparation and coordination of technical-economic bids for Defense and Space projects, ensuring competitive, technically sound proposals aligned with client requirements and company strategy.

What you'll do

· Leadership and coordination of proposals for Defense and Space programs from the opportunity phase through to client negotiation.

· Client liaison during the bid phase, ensuring proper understanding and alignment of technical, programmatic, and contractual requirements.

· Coordination of multidisciplinary teams (mechanics, electronics, software, production, procurement, quality, etc.) for proposal development.

· Definition of the high-level technical solution in collaboration with the heads of the different product lines.

· Preparation and consolidation of technical and commercial documentation associated with the bid.

· Coordination of cost estimates, scheduling, risks, and industrial strategy for the proposal.

· Preparation and leadership of internal bid reviews and support for approval processes.

· Analysis of tender documents, specifications, and client requirements.

· Management of risks and opportunities associated with proposals.

· Participation in business development activities and capture strategy.

· Support for technical and contractual negotiation with clients and industrial partners.

· Coordination of bids with national and international partners in collaborative programs.

Nice to have

  • Experience in the following areas will be valued:

    · Preparation and coordination of complex proposals.

    · Technical-economic project management.

    · Risk analysis and planning.

    · Industrial cost estimation.

    · Relations with institutional clients and major integrators.

    · National and international tendering processes.

    · Technical or programmatic project direction.

What you'll get

What we offer you:

These are some of the benefits you will enjoy at Sener:

  • You will have the opportunity to participate in innovative, high-tech international projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary and highly qualified team.

  • You will enjoy better management of your time through our flexible working hours and remote work policies.

  • You can optimize your salary with our flexible compensation plan (meal card, private health insurance, childcare vouchers...) and you will have life and accident insurance.

  • We will take care of you with our physical and emotional well-being program, which includes sports, workshops, etc.

  • We will boost your professional development with technical, skills, and language training, etc., so you can keep growing and achieving your goals.

If you identify with our values and want to join a leading international family-owned engineering firm, we look forward to meeting you! We want to go as far as you want to go.

About the company & team

We are an engineering company pioneering the design of satellite technology and equipment for space exploration. In Defense, we tackle the design and production of equipment and systems, including unmanned ones. Our passion for precision has led us to become trusted partners of the main space agencies, government bodies, and companies.

What we expect from you

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.

  • At least 5 years of experience in project engineering within the aerospace and defense sector.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience leading the preparation of technical-economic bids in complex industrial sectors (aerospace, space, defense, automotive, railway, energy, robotics, etc.).

  • Advanced level of English.

Additional information

  • We promote equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion for all people, and we are certified as a Family-Responsible Entity (efr).

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About the company

SENER

SENER

Engineering

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Spanish company
3000 employees