Head of Innovation - Space Communications Group
Location
Spain, catalonia
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 17, 2026
Role Overview:
At the i2CAT Space Communications Unit, we don't just research the future; we build it. We are looking for a Head of Innovation with a strategic mindset to lead the intersection between advanced research and market reality.
Your challenge will be to transform the center's technical capabilities into scalable solutions, leading technology transfer and consolidating our position as a benchmark in the NewSpace ecosystem at both national and European levels. If you want your work to directly impact the next giant leap for the aerospace industry, this is your place.
Your role:
As an innovation leader, your key functions will be:
- Strategic Innovation Leadership: Coordinate the activities of the Space Communications group to align them with i2CAT's strategic roadmap.
- Drive Technology Transfer: Define pathways to bring research outcomes to the industry (licensing, co-development, and joint innovation init...