JOB OPENING: BID MANAGER
(Luxembourg)
According to profile
WORK ENVIRONMENT
EmTroniX has been at the forefront in electronics and embedded software for NewSpace applications since 2001, specializing in project management, design, testing, and production. With expertise in digital signal processing, telecommunications, electrical and mechanical engineering, we are driving the future of space technology. With a team of over 45 diverse, international professionals, EmTroniX is a dynamic, tightly knit company that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Recently, EmTroniX joined forces with Anywaves, a leading European space antenna specialist, creating a stronger, more integrated space RF, electronics, antennas and payload subsystems group. This merger opens up exciting new opportunities to work on larger, more complex programmes, expanded international markets, and end-to-end satellite payload technology solutions.
Our expansion has us focused on developing and commercializing a new product portfolio. As part of this journey, we are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to strengthen our business development activities and take ownership of high-value, technically complex proposals, primarily within the space sector. Reporting to the Sales and Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in the acquisition of programs and projects and occasionally support product sales.
In this role, you will act as the architect of our bids, ensuring that all proposal components — technical, programmatic, financial, and contractual — come together as a coherent, compelling, and compliant response. You will lead the end-to-end proposal process, coordinating closely with technical experts, project managers, and commercial stakeholders to deliver high-quality submissions on time.
To the ideal candidate: you are a dynamic and skilled communicator, a creative and astute negotiator, and thrive on managing multiple projects cooperatively. You are motivated to seek, seize and grow opportunities and are happy to travel when necessary.
Join us to shape commercial strategies and drive revenue growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment. In time, you will also have the chance to refine specific skills you’re eager to develop – allowing you to grow into more specialised areas such as managing new product sales or opening new market verticals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle for ITTs and RFPs, with a primary focus on:
- Institutional and agency-funded programs (e.g. ESA, LSA, EDA, EDF, Horizon Europe calls)
- Consortium-based projects
- Selected commercial partnership and co-development initiatives
- Commercial customer RFPs
- Take ownership of proposal writing and structure, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance across all documentation.
- Coordinate and support contributors (engineering, project management, finance, legal, partners), setting clear expectations, timelines, and inputs.
- Ensure alignment between technical solutions, work plans, schedules, risks, and cost models.
- Maintain high standards of quality and competitiveness while meeting tight deadlines.
- Provide occasional support to commercial sales activities (e.g. COTS product bids) when required.
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Hold a university degree in Engineering, Commerce, or a relevant field, or MBA/Business Management degree
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in proposal or bid management within a highly technical environment, ideally in the telecommunications services, space, or electronics production sectors.
- Demonstrate hands-on experience in commercial and public sector deal structuring, with the ability to negotiate and close high-value deals.
- Experience with commercial partners and consortium coordination are a strong asset.
- Excellent written and spoken English (mandatory). Conversational French is appreciated; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple inputs and deadlines.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
- Luxembourg-based (or willing to relocate).
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinking and a creative approach to problem-solving with a focus on long-term success and business growth.
- Leadership capabilities to manage cross-functional teams and business development initiatives effectively.
- Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with pragmatic, functional approach, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Results-driven mindset with a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
We invite you to submit your CV and cover letter, showcasing your motivation for the position and EmTroniX’s positive impacts to the company. Expose and demonstrate how your skills align with the job requirements to make a meaningful impact.