Vienna, Austria · Hybrid
About us: At GATE Space, we develop green, chemical in-space propulsion solutions for the NewSpace economy. Drawing on years of experience developing rocket engines, our team is chasing the dream of a thriving economy in…
Skills: Human Resource Management, Recruiting Coordination, Onboarding, People Operations, Stakeholder Management
Vienna, Austria · On-site
Senior Program & Project Manager – Innovation and Funding Programs (Full-Time) About us: At GATE Space, we develop green, chemical in-space propulsion solutions for the NewSpace economy. Drawing on years of experience de…
Skills: Project Management, Program Management, Grant Writing, Funding Acquisition, Stakeholder Management
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Act as a partner to the C-Level team to manage HR processes, administrative tasks, and organizational workflows. Lead cross-functional projects to build scalable HR structures and ensure operational excellence during company growth.
Requires at least 3 years of experience in HR, operations, or project coordination and a minimum of secondary education or a relevant bachelor's degree. Proficiency in both English and German (C1) is essential.
At GATE Space, we develop green, chemical in-space propulsion solutions for the NewSpace economy. Drawing on years of experience developing rocket engines, our team is chasing the dream of a thriving economy in space and tackling space engineering problems with a rapid prototyping philosophy. We focus on the development of two products: The GATE Jetpack – a plug-and-play mobility solution for satellite missions – and the GATE Thruster – the world’s first chemical propulsion system capable of highly responsive deep throttling and differential thrust stabilization.
At GATE Space, we are committed to workforce diversity, equality and inclusion. We want to build a diverse team and welcome and value all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
As Management Assistant with a focus on Human Resources, you will act as a trusted partner to the C-Level team and take ownership of key people-related, administrative, and organizational topics. You will help build scalable HR structures, improve internal processes, and ensure that GATE Space runs smoothly as the company grows.
Ensuring efficient communication, follow-up, and execution across multiple internal workstreams
Handling sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Proactively identifying bottlenecks and implementing practical solutions
Acting as strong operational support and reliable sparring partner for the C-Level team
Taking ownership of HR-related processes, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee documentation, and people operations
Supporting the development and improvement of HR structures, workflows, and internal processes
Leading cross-functional organizational projects that contribute to GATE Space’s growth and operational excellence
Coordinating between leadership, employees, candidates, and external stakeholders
Qualifications:
Required:
Completion of secondary education (e.g., Austrian HAK (Handelsakademie), HASCH (Handelsschule), or an equivalent high school qualification) or a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field is an advantage
Minimum 3 years of experience in an assistant, operations, HR, people operations, or project coordination role
Strong hands-on mentality and ability to move topics forward independently
High level of autonomy, ownership, and self-sufficiency
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
High level of motivation, creativity, and problem-solving ability
Strong team-playing capabilities combined with the confidence to take responsibility
German language skills (min C1)
Excellent written and spoken English
Prefered:
Experience in leading organizational or HR-related projects
Experience in recruiting, onboarding, or people operations
Familiarity with HR tools, applicant tracking systems, or internal process management
Experience in a fast-growing company, startup, or scale-up environment
We are looking for a minimum 30h/CW possible full-time team member to join us as soon as possible. This position is based on-site in Vienna, Austria, with minimum travel across Europe.
Minimum annual gross salary of EUR 45,000. A higher salary can be offered depending on qualifications, experience, and professional background.
First row seat in the development and implementation of space missions
Opportunity to shape a fast-growing space technology company
Flexitime and hybrid working arrangements
Free public transport annual ticket
Free lunch at the office every day
Modern office at Vienna Airport
Join us in shaping the future of in-space mobility. If you're excited about pioneering technology, passionate about space exploration, and driven by business growth, apply now to become a key member of our dynamic team at GATE Space. Together, we'll enable the next generation of space travel and exploration.
Redefining space mobility
GATE Space is building the mobility backbone of the exponentially growing space economy. Backed by years of hands-on rocket engine development, our patented mobility solutions enable satellites to maneuver rapidly and perform mission-critical orbit and attitude control – unlocking innovation and empowering leadership in space.
Offices: Vienna, AT
Redefining space mobility
GATE Space is building the mobility backbone of the exponentially growing space economy. Backed by years of hands-on rocket engine development, our patented mobility solutions enable satellites to maneuver rapidly and perform mission-critical orbit and attitude control – unlocking innovation and empowering leadership in space.
Offices: Vienna, AT
