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Hybrid in Tres Cantos & La Poveda·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)
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- Work mode
- Hybrid, Tres Cantos & La Poveda
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan




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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
We are looking for motivated professionals with a technical background and strong interest in tendering and proposal activities. The ideal candidate will have:
An engineering or technical degree, preferably related to space, telecommunications, RF, electronics, or similar fields.
Experience or strong interest in tender engineering, bid management, or proposal preparation, ideally in institutional or public-sector environments.
General familiarity with ESA, EC, or national space programs and procurement processes (deep expertise is not mandatory).
Ability to understand complex technical content and translate it into structured, high-quality proposals.
Strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills.
Proactive attitude and willingness to develop a career at the intersection of technology and commercial activities.
Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
At Sener, we believe people are the key to our success. We offer:
Participation in high-impact international institutional space programs.
A role that combines engineering knowledge with tendering and commercial activities, with clear development opportunities.
Flexible working conditions, including remote work options and adaptable schedules.
A comprehensive benefits package, including flexible remuneration, private medical insurance, and life and accident insurance.
Well-being initiatives and continuous professional development programs.
A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, recognized by our efr certification.
The role
At Sener Aerospace and Defence, our passion for technology has positioned us as a trusted partner in the space sector, delivering innovative solutions for leading institutional customers such as ESA, NASA, and JAXA. We work across a wide range of space systems, including communications, RF, navigation (CNG/AOCS), power supply, and electromechanical solutions for satellites in Earth orbit and interplanetary missions.
To reinforce our activity in the institutional space market, we are looking for a Tender Engineer to join our team at the Tres Cantos work center, with a strong focus on institutional tenders, bid preparation, and technical-commercial proposals for European space programs.
As a Tender Engineer, your mission will be to support and strengthen Sener's position in the institutional space market, contributing to the preparation of competitive and compliant proposals for ESA, EC, and national space agencies.
You will play a key role in the analysis of calls for tenders, coordination of technical inputs, and preparation of proposals, working closely with engineering, project management, and finance teams. This role combines technical understanding with a strong commercial and proposal-oriented focus.
This position is well suited both for professionals with experience in tendering, bid management, or proposal engineering, and for engineers with a technical background who are motivated to transition towards tender and business development activities within the space sector.
What you'll do
Analyze institutional calls for tenders and requests for proposals (ESA, EC, national programs).
Coordinate and prepare technical and commercial proposals, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and evaluation criteria.
Act as a key interface between engineering teams and commercial stakeholders during the bid phase.
Contribute to the definition, structuring, and continuous improvement of offer and tender management processes.
Support the commercial positioning of Sener's RF, antennas, and communication-related solutions.
Participate in clarification phases, proposal reviews, and customer interactions during the tender process.
Support the identification of new opportunities within institutional and technology development programs.
Hiring process
Apply
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Introductory call
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Onboarding
About SENER
SENER is a global engineering and technology group headquartered in Getxo (Bilbao), Spain, with a strong presence in the aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as specialized consulting, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide. SENER is known for its work on complex projects, including space systems, offshore wind energy, and large-scale data centers.
In Spain, SENER has a major engineering hub with offices in Bilbao, Madrid, and Barcelona, employing a significant number of engineers. The company is a key player in the Spanish engineering landscape and actively recruits international talent, offering roles in English and Spanish. For international professionals, SENER provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Spain, such as data centers, aerospace, and energy infrastructure, with a collaborative and technically demanding work culture.
- Industry
- Engineering
- Founded
- 1965
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Getxo, Spain
- In Spain
- Getxo, Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- SENER is a Spanish company, so international hires will need a work visa, which the company typically sponsors.
- The company's working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in engineering and technical teams, especially on international projects.
- SENER offers opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile projects like the Spanish high-speed rail network and offshore wind farms.
- The engineering culture is project-based and rigorous, with a strong focus on technical excellence and safety.
- International hires may find the relocation process to Spain straightforward, with the company providing support for visas and onboarding.
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Additional information
If you are an engineer interested in tendering and proposal activities within the space sector-or a Tender Engineer looking to grow in an international technological environment-we would be delighted to hear from you. Let's shape the future together-as far as you want to go.
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