Office assistant (Part-time)
Key Skills
Job Description
Description At Dawn Aerospace, we are building reusable space transportation systems and satellite propulsion technology that are changing how space is accessed. As our team continues to grow, we are looking for a practical, organised and proactive Office assistant to help keep our Delft office running smoothly and create a welcoming, well-organised workplace for our team. Working closely with and reporting to our Office Manager, you will provide hands-on support with the day-to-day running of the office. From helping maintain a tidy and organised workspace to keeping supplies stocked, assisting with facilities and supporting the needs of our team, you will play a key role in ensuring the office runs efficiently. We are looking for someone who enjoys helping others, takes initiative and is happy to pitch in wherever needed. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week). The successful candidate will be based in our Delft office each weekday morning, with typical working hours starting at 8:30am. Finish times will vary depending on business needs and workload, generally falling between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Due to the nature of the role, this position is fully office-based, and remote working is not available. Responsibilities Assist with the day-to-day running of our Delft office, helping to keep the workplace organised, welcoming and running smoothly. Help manage office supplies, deliveries, and inventory ensuring essential items are available when needed. Support facilities maintenance by reporting issues and coordinating with building management and external service providers as needed. Welcome visitors and help create a friendly, positive and professional experience for employees, customers and guests. Ensure meeting rooms, kitchens and shared spaces clean, tidy, well-stocked and ready for use. Assist with company events, team activities and other workplace initiatives. Support day-to day administrative, logistical support and operational tasks across the business. Identify opportunities to improve the day-to-day office environment and suggest practical solutions to make the workplace more efficient and enjoyable. Qualifications Previous experience in office administration, workplace coordination, hospitality, facilities, events or a similar operational support role. Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. An initiative-taking, hands-on approach with the confidence to solve problems and work independently. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset. Comfortable using Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn new systems and workplace tools. A valid driver's licence. Fluent English: Dutch language skills are an advantage. If you have built your career creating outstanding workplace, hospitality or customer experiences, we would encourage you to apply. Note that the role is a permanent position that will start with a fixed-term contract of 12 months. Diversity & Inclusion At Dawn Aerospace, we believe that diverse teams build better solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and supported to do their best work. About Dawn Aerospace Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company with a purpose. Our Mission Is To Enable The Next Generation Of Space Users By Providing More Sustainable And Scalable Ways To Access And Move Around In Space. We Believe This Access, In The Form Of a Transportation Network, Will Fundamentally Change What’s Possible From Space. We Currently Focus On Three Areas Of Space Transportation In-space propulsion We're a leading supplier of turnkey green propulsion systems for various classes of satellites. Our systems utilise safe, accessible propellants and we have over 170 of these propulsion units on more than 40 operational satellites already. A further 200 units are in production. In-space servicing Coupled with our propulsion expertise, we are ensuring that our customers' satellites are refuellable. In the coming years, Dawn will offer a refueling service to enable life extension of customer satellites. This new market is aligned with our sustainability goal to ensue a clean and safe space for everyone! Spaceplane We are developing the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever to take off from a runway, combining the extreme performance of rocket propulsion with the reusability of conventional airplanes to enable high-frequency, low-cost access to sub-orbital space. Our international teams are distributed across four locations: the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, and the USA. Apply for this Job Important! If you think you have what it takes but are unsure that you check every box, we still want to hear from you. To all recruitment agencies: Dawn Aerospace does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job’s alias, our employees, or any other company location. Dawn Aerospace will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Core Responsibilities
Support the daily operation of the Delft office by maintaining organised, welcoming shared spaces and managing supplies, deliveries, visitors, and facilities coordination. Provide administrative and logistical support, assist with events, and identify practical improvements to the workplace.
Requirements
Candidates should have relevant experience in office administration, workplace coordination, hospitality, facilities, events, or similar operational support, along with strong organisational, communication, and customer-service skills. They should be proactive, able to manage competing priorities, comfortable with Microsoft Office and learning new tools, hold a valid driver’s licence, and be fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.
About Dawn Aerospace
Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size: 51-200 employees
Based in the Netherlands, New Zealand, France and the United States, Dawn Aerospace’s mission is to enable the next generation of space users by providing dramatically more scalable and sustainable ways to access and move around in space. Spaceplane Dawn’s suborbital spaceplanes operate much like a fleet of aircraft, taking off and landing horizontally at airports. The Aurora is a suborbital plane designed to fly 100 km above the Earth and aims to be the first vehicle to access space multiple times per day. An active test flight program of the Aurora spaceplane demonstrator has seen 60+ flights completed. In 2024 the Aurora broke the sound barrier, reaching Mach 1.12 at 82,500 feet, and set a record for the fastest climb to 20 kilometers (65,600 feet). In-space propulsion Dawn is now a leading supplier of turnkey green propulsion systems for NanoSat, MicroSat, ESPA, and ESPA Grande-class satellites, as well as actively developing refueling in space with its Loop program. Dawn propulsion technology often achieves superior performance than traditional hydrazine systems by using a unique, green-propellant combination; nitrous oxide and propylene. Having proven this technology on orbit for both CubeSats and small satellites, Dawn propulsion systems have now flown on Electron, Vega, Falcon 9, and Soyuz launchers with over 200 thrusters in space across 50+ satellites and counting.