Space Strategic Development Lead

Permanent contract
Castelnau-le-Lez
Salary: Not specified
A few days at home

Wheere
Wheere

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The position

Job description

We’re deploying our own chip (ASIC), launching a satellite constellation, and preparing for global expansion. To achieve worldwide coverage, Wheere will need over 250 satellites in orbit by 2030. We’ve already secured 45–60. The next step: build strategic partnerships to deploy the rest — with the greatest actors of the sector (NASA, JAXA, Starlink etc).

2. YOUR MISSION

We’re looking for a Space Strategic Development Lead to manage and execute Wheere’s strategy for embedding our technology into third-party satellite constellations.

Inside our Space Team and managed by our Spatial Program Manager, you will engage both public space agencies and private space operators, identifying opportunities to collaborate, co-deploy, and create mutual value. Your mission is to ensure Wheere’s presence in upcoming constellations.

Key Missions

  • Identify, assess, and initiate strategic partnerships with key players including space agencies, primes, integrators, and startups.

  • Conduct competitive analysis, market sizing, and opportunity assessments to inform strategic decisions.

  • Drive B2B engagement, negotiations, and collaboration agreements

  • Respond to proposal in the EU, US and Asian space markets

  • Serve as a technical-commercial bridge between Wheere’s engineering team and external stakeholders.

  • Represent Wheere in international forums, conferences, and partnership discussions.


Preferred experience

We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation and space industry experience, who is naturally inclined toward partnerships, influence, and international collaboration.

You have the following key competences and qualifications;

  • Strong background in satellite constellation, GNSS/PNT systems, and aerospace engineering.

  • Familiarity with regulatory environments (ESA, ITU, JAXA, NASA, etc ).

  • Experience in spacecraft or payload development cycles.

  • Proven ability to build and execute market entry strategies.

  • Track record of partner and ecosystem development in international contexts.

  • Understanding of commercial, civil, and dual-use space applications.

  • Experience managing cross-functional teams or initiatives.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills across cultures.

Fluent English required. French is a plus, not mandatory.
The position involves international collaboration and cross-cultural interactions

Additional/bonus skills :

  • Multilingual capabilities (Japanese, Korean, Mandarin preferred).

  • Experience with US or Asian space startup ecosystems.

  • Previous roles in dual-market or multinational space companies.

  • Prior participation in technology diplomacy or bilateral collaborations

  • Familiar with space-capable VCs, innovation clusters, etc

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