WHO WE ARE
You just found your job destination! At Thales Alenia Space, we believe in space as a new horizon to build a more sustainable Life on Earth. Space-based solutions contribute to connecting people, bridging the digital divide, navigating efficiently and monitoring our planet. If you are willing to work on stunning space programs for a leading satellite manufacturer, Thales Alenia Space, just do not hesitate and apply on-line now!
Based in Belval (Esch-sur-Alzette), Thales Alenia Space in Luxembourg is a Digital Competence Centre that develops state-of-the-art digital solutions, using big data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity technologies to address complex end-to-end space systems’ challenges.
YOUR DAILY LIFE
As Technical Bid Manager with a strong software expertise, you will be responsible for leading and managing the technical aspects of our bids.
You should have in-depth knowledge of software development, enabling you to take ownership of the technical bid content and significantly reduce the time and effort our developers spend on bid preparation. You will work closely with sales, project management, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality proposals that increase the company’s chances of winning contracts while optimizing resource use.
More specifically, your main missions will be to:
Organize and lead the preparation of technical elements of bids, from initial review to final submission. Create and maintain a realistic schedule to drive activities.
Analyze tender specifications and identify technical requirements, risks, and opportunities.
In the role of Product Owner, and with the support of the technical team, lead the design and development plan of the proposed solution.
Maintain clear and consistent communication between all bid stakeholders (Bid Manager, Sales and Business Development, Engineering team) to align technical and commercial proposals.
Align the definition of the solution with the company product strategy, seeking for the right combination between industrial efficiency, opportunity for new developments enriching product lines, and innovation.
Produce a reliable baseline cost data (Estimate Pack) for the proposed solution.
Build and write the technical and programmatic sections of bids with the support of engineering teams and in close coordination with bid Managers.
Coordinate input from developers and technical experts, minimizing disruption to ongoing projects.
Ensure all deliverables are accurate, complete, answering to customer requirements, consistent with the bid strategy and submitted in due time.
Represent the company in technical negotiations with the customer.
Collect input on market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
Seek for continuous improvement. Implement best practices in bid preparation to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase win rates.
Maintain and update a library of reusable technical content and templates for bids.
YOUR PROFILE
You have a Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software or a related technical field with a proven experience as a Software Product Owner, able to work with a variety stakeholders and to define a solution in line with customer needs, technically feasible, and
consistent with the company product strategy ?
You have :
Strong knowledge of software system design, including cloud technologies (Kubernetes,Azure, Docker), communication protocols (REST, RPC, message queuing,…), and software architecture principles (microservices, event-driven,…), enabling seamless collaboration with technical teams.
Deep understanding of software development practices, including front-end frameworks and build systems (Angular/React/SolidJS, Vite/Webpack), and back-end technologies (NodeJS, Go, Rust, Python), fostering effective collaboration with development teams.
Strong acumen in AI (LLM, Foundation Models), and cybersecurity concepts (IAM, RBAC, API Gateway, TLS), ensuring the ability to engage with engineering and delivery teams.
Experience in technical bid or project management, or a similar role within the software and digital industry.
Understanding of bid processes (RFP, RFQ etc) and proposal compliance.
Proficiency with tools for work organization (e.g., Jira), scheduling, risk analysis, etc.
Excellent technical writing skills and complete proficiency in English.
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
Delivery and results-oriented, able to work with limited supervision and committed to meeting deadlines.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and maintaining composure under business pressure.
Recognize yourself ? Then this is the job for you!
A WORD FROM THE TEAM
”Together, we will take a role in setting up a new company driven by an entrepreneurial mindset.
We will experience new ways of working and create innovative digital technologies for Space.
You will become a member of the dynamic Luxembourg space and digital Eco-System, and work for an inspiring group of 80.000 people present in 68 countries!”
Innovation, passion, ambition: join Thales now and create tomorrow’s world with us !
#LI-NV1
At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!Skills Required
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software, or related field
- Proven experience as a Software Product Owner with stakeholder collaboration
- Strong knowledge of software system design and cloud technologies
- Deep understanding of software development practices
- Experience in technical bid or project management
- Understanding of bid processes and proposal compliance
- Proficiency in work organization and scheduling tools
- Excellent technical writing skills and proficiency in English
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Delivery and results-oriented with limited supervision
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity under business pressure
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
Thales Insights
What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
