The Marketing & Business Development Department is responsible for driving revenue generation initiatives that sustains the Company. It manages the development of the Company mission and strategies and provides Departments, Divisions, and Teams with centralised direction for strategic, business, and market planning.
Position
We are seeking a
Product Business Development & Sales Engineer
to drive growth in our space solutions portfolio, bridging the gap between technical expertise and commercial strategy. This role
combines technical understanding of space systems
for both the flight and ground segments with
business development and sales execution
. You will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, developing customer relationships, shaping product offerings, and closing deals.
* Location
: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
* Start date
: At the earliest
Tasks and Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities in flight and ground segments for products and services offered by the company
* Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial customers, partners, and government agencies worldwide
* Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation, proposal development, negotiations, and contract closure
* Develop strategic go-to-market (GTM) plans aligned with product roadmaps
Product & Market Strategy
* Serve as the voice of the customer, providing feedback to product management and engineering teams
* Analyse competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and regulatory trends in the space industry
* Contribute to pricing models, product positioning, and value propositions tailored to different market segments
* Support product demonstrations, trade shows, and technical presentations to stakeholders
Technical & Engineering Support
* Translate complex technical capabilities into clear customer value propositions
* Work with engineering teams to prepare technical proposals, statements of work, and system specifications
* Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships
* Develop custom solutions by integrating customer requirements into standard product offerings
Skills and Experience
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in
Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
. MBA or business-related training is a plus.
* 3–7 years of experience
in sales, business development, or technical product management within the space, aerospace, or defence sector
.
* Strong knowledge of at least one space business domain:
Earth observation, Space robotics or ground systems
.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical sales cycles and negotiate high-value contracts.
* Excellent communication skills to engage both technical experts and executive stakeholders.
* International experience and familiarity with commercial markets with government procurement, ESA/NASA/DoD/European Commission frameworks being an advantage.
Our Offer
* Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
* A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
* A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
* A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
* Working from home in part can be a possibility
* An individualised training and development programmes.
About Us
Space Applications Services NV/SA is an independent Belgian company founded in 1987. Aerospace Applications North America is our Partner company in Houston, USA.
Our aim is to research and develop innovative systems, solutions and products and provide services to the aerospace and security markets and related industries. Our activities cover manned and unmanned spacecraft, launch/re-entry vehicles, control centres, robotics and a wide range of information systems.
The Company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards.
We also provide engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training.
From our headquarters, we are in daily contact with the International Space Station (ISS) ensuring our Customers' research is successful.
How To Apply
Upload your CV and Motivation Letter, both in English.
The candidate shall be eligible to work in the European Union.