Launch Procurement & Mission Logistics Specialist (m/f/d)

Job Description

ATMOS Space Cargo is seeking a Launch Procurement & Mission Logistics Specialist to take ownership of securing launch services and coordinating the end-to-end physical movement of ATMOS capsules, customer payloads, and recovered materials. This role covers the full mission lifecycle, from launch-provider selection through outbound transport, customs coordination, and the return of payloads to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• You will select and negotiate with launch-service providers, coordinating commercial and operational terms with technical, legal, and financial stakeholders.
• You will monitor launch-slot availability, contractual milestones, and risks, and maintain relationships with providers and mission partners.
• You will develop and execute mission logistics plans, coordinating transport, customs clearance, and specialist handling of capsules, payloads, and equipment.
• You will coordinate on-site logistics during launch campaigns and manage post-flight recovery and return of materials to customers.
• You will maintain mission schedules, budgets, and risk registers, and establish repeatable processes as ATMOS scales.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain roles within aerospace, spaceflight, defence, or another highly regulated technical environment.
• Hands‑on experience negotiating contracts with service providers (e.g., launch providers, freight forwarders, or specialized logistics vendors), including commercial and technical terms.
• Practical experience managing international transportation of sensitive, high‑value, or specialized cargo (e.g., export‑controlled goods, hazardous materials, oversized equipment).
• Working knowledge of export control and customs compliance (BAFA, EU dual‑use regulation, AWG/AWV), and dangerous‑goods handling regulations (e.g., IATA DGR, ADR).
• Degree in supply chain management, logistics, international business, engineering, or a comparable field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Willingness to travel internationally on short notice and work flexibly around launch campaign schedules.
• Professional fluency in English and German.