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 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.

About your role:

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. 

Your primary tasks:

• 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

About your employment

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. 

What We Offer

• 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.