Principal, Physical Sciences & Engineering - Deep-Tech Venture

Xista Science Ventures; Klosterneuburg; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary 100,000 EUR gross yearly

Carried interest participation

Partner-track with path to Partner

Relocation support to Austria

Conference & professional development

Shuttle bus for commuting

Descripción de la vacante

XISTA Science Ventures is hiring a Principal, Physical Sciences & Engineering to drive investment activity in quantum technologies, photonics, electronics and robotics. Based in Klosterneuburg/Vienna, this full-time role combines scientific depth with business-building acumen.

You will source deals, shape spin-outs, run due diligence, and support portfolio companies while expanding the fund's network across Europe. Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus.

Formación

• PhD (or equivalent research depth) in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, robotics or closely related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience after your degree, of which at least 2 in venture capital, deep‑tech company building, or a senior commercial/technical role at a startup or scale‑up.
• A track record of leading or materially shaping investments or company formations, with the proven capability to connect technical differentiation to customer value and commercial implementation.
• The ability to judge both the science and the business: technical feasibility, IP position, market size, path to product.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Source: Build and manage deal flow in quantum, photonics, electronics and robotics from ISTA and leading research institutes across Europe.
• Build companies: Shape spin-outs (team, IP, business model, first funding) before and at incorporation.
• Invest: Run due diligence, structure term sheets, present and champion deals at investment committee.
• Support the portfolio: Serve on boards, help with hiring, follow-on funding, non-dilutive funding and partnerships.
• Build the network: Represent XISTA among co-investors, corporates, and the European deep-tech community; expand in hardware-heavy sectors.
• Shape the fund: Contribute to fund strategy, thesis development, portfolio construction and fundraising.

Conocimientos

Investment leadership

Tech-to-business evaluation

Scientific-commercial assessment

English fluency

Networking in deep-tech

Educación

PhD in physics/engineering/photonics/robotics

Descripción del empleo

XISTA Science Ventures is hiring a Principal, Physical Sciences & Engineering to drive investment activity in quantum technologies, photonics, electronics and robotics. Based in Klosterneuburg/Vienna, this full-time role combines scientific depth with business-building acumen.

You will source deals, shape spin-outs, run due diligence, and support portfolio companies while expanding the fund's network across Europe. Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus.