Technical Proposal Engineer

ph3Job Overview /h3 pLeaf Space is looking for a Technical Proposal Engineer to support and coordinate the technical development of customer proposals for institutional and commercial customers in the space sector. Acting as the technical focal point during the bid phase, you will translate customer requirements into competitive, technically robust and executable solutions. Working across Engineering, Product, Operations, Sales and Business Development, you will coordinate technical contributions, contribute to the definition of system concepts, assess risks and ensure every proposal balances innovation, feasibility and business objectives. /p h3TECHNICAL PROPOSAL ENGINEER /h3 pLeaf Space is looking for a Technical Proposal Engineer to support and coordinate the technical development of customer proposals for institutional and commercial customers in the space sector. Acting as the technical focal point during the bid phase, you will translate customer requirements into competitive, technically robust and executable solutions. Working across Engineering, Product, Operations, Sales and Business Development, you will coordinate technical contributions, contribute to the definition of system concepts, assess risks and ensure every proposal balances innovation, feasibility and business objectives. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liAnalyse RFPs, ITTs, Statements of Work and customer technical requirements to identify relevant opportunities. /li liSupport the coordination of technical proposal preparation across Engineering, Product and Operations. /li liContribute to the definition of system architectures and technical solutions. /li liDevelop compliance matrices, technical descriptions and proposal documentation. /li liEstimate engineering effort, technical risks and implementation assumptions, ensuring solution feasibility. /li liSupport pricing activities with technical inputs and resource estimates. /li liParticipate in customer technical clarification meetings and support technical discussions during contract negotiations. /li liIdentify proposal risks and mitigation strategies. /li liEnsure consistency between technical documentation, pricing and delivery plans. /li liSupport proposal-to-project handover after contract award and provide technical support during project implementation in coordination with the Project Manager. /li liImprove proposal processes, templates and technical knowledge management. /li /ul h3Qualifications Experience /h3 ul liMaster's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related disciplines /li li4-6 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Proposal Engineering or Pre-Sales Engineering or Technical Bid Support preferably within the aerospace, defence or high-technology sectors. Experience with ESA, EC, ASI or other institutional customers is considered an advantage /li /ul h3Technical Skills /h3 ul liSystems Engineering /li liProposal Engineering /li liRequirements Engineering /li liSolution Architecture /li liTechnical Bid Management /li liRequirements Traceability /li liRisk Analysis /li liTechnical Writing /li liCost Effort Estimation /li liSpace Systems /li liStakeholder Management /li /ul h3Soft Skills /h3 ul liExcellent communication and presentation skills. /li liStrong analytical and structured problem-solving. /li liAbility to coordinate multidisciplinary teams without formal authority. /li liCustomer-oriented mindset. /li liStrong planning and organisational skills. /li liAttention to detail and quality. /li liAbility to work under tight proposal deadlines. /li liProfessional proficiency in both English and Italian is required. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liFlat and collaborative organisational structure. /li liInternational and multidisciplinary environment. /li liHybrid working model. /li liProfessional development and continuous learning opportunities. /li liCorporate welfare platform and €8 meal vouchers. /li /ul h3Compensation Transparency /h3 ul liReports to: Public Affairs and Institutional Business Development Manager /li liCareer Level: P4-Senior Professional /li liJob Location: Lomazzo (Como), Italy | Hybrid /li liSalary Range: 45,000 - 55,000 EUR gross annual salary /li liVariable Compensation: Up to 10% annual bonus /li liBenefits: €8 meal vouchers, corporate welfare platform, hybrid work policy and learning opportunities. /li liStart Date: as soon as possible /li /ul h3About Leaf Space /h3 pLeaf Space is a rapidly growingscale-up companyand aleading provider of ground segment as-a-service (GSaaS) solutions. Our innovative and proprietary concept is focused on providing satellite and launch vehicle connectivity as-a-service, enabling clients to efficiently manage their assets and fully exploit data. OurGSaaSsolutions have been recognized by the market for their efficiency, security, and effectiveness in supporting different applications, from remote sensing to IoT communications. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr