Sales Engineer (m/f/d)

HyImpulse - Career; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spendit card

Christmas bonus

Bike leasing

Gift for occasions €60

Mobility allowance

Team events

Vacation 30 days

Flexible hours

Remote work 1 day/week

Free beverages

Feedback culture

Development trainings

Buddy program

Diverse startup environment

Hands-on involvement

Job summary

HyImpulse is seeking an accomplished sales-focused engineer to own and grow the orbital launch services pipeline. You will lead technical proposals, translate customer payload needs into compelling offers, and render payload accommodations for discussions with clients.

You will drive the complete sales cycle from first contact to contract, coordinating with legal and commercial teams. International travel and site leadership are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical sales, proposal, or applications-engineering role.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for basic payload/interface visualization and analysis.
• Fluent German and English for technical writing and customer conversations.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Germany and occasionally internationally.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow HyImpulse's commercial sales pipeline for orbital launch services.
• Lead technical proposal writing and respond to RFIs/RFPs translating customer requirements into compelling offers.
• Generate payload accommodation analyses and renders for customer discussions and submissions.
• Own the full sales cycle from first contact through contract negotiation with legal/commercial teams.
• Act as the primary technical contact for prospective customers and coordinate internal experts.
• Coordinate with Business Development and Technical teams on inputs and alignment.
• Represent HyImpulse at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings to boost visibility.
• Assist with tender and proposal writing when needed.
• Report pipeline, forecast, and proposal status to head of Business Development.
• Site leadership duties, such as leading branch setup.

Skills

Technical sales

Proposal writing

CAD visualization

German & English fluency

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems engineering degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Own and grow HyImpulse's commercial sales pipeline for orbital launch services
• Lead technical proposal writing and respond to RFIs/RFPs, translating customer payload and mission requirements into technically sound, compelling offers
• Generate payload accommodation analyses and renders to support customer-facing technical discussions and proposal submissions
• Own the full sales cycle from first customer contact through contract negotiation, working closely with legal and commercial colleagues
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for prospective customers, answering technical questions and coordinating internal subject‑matter experts as needed
• Coordinate with Business Development team and Technical team on technical inputs and proposal alignment
• Represent HyImpulse at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings, building the company's visibility and network
• Assist with tender and proposal writing when necessary
• Report pipeline, forecast and proposal status to the head of Business Development
• Site leadership duties, such as leading branch setup

Basic Qualification

• Degree in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Demonstrated experience in a customer‑facing technical sales, proposal, or applications‑engineering role
• Proficiency with CAD tools for basic payload/interface visualization and analysis
• Fluent German and English, both suitable for technical writing and customer‑facing conversations
• Strong written communication skills, able to translate complex technical topics into clear customer‑facing material
• Willingness to travel regularly within Germany, and occasionally internationally, for customer and industry engagements

Desired Experience

• Prior track record in B2B or B2G technical sales, ideally within launch services, satellites, or the broader space sector
• Experience with orbital mechanics, payload accommodation, or mission‑analysis concepts
• Familiarity with RFI/RFP processes for government or institutional space programs
• Existing relationships with satellite operators, integrators, or institutional space customers in Germany or Europe
• Experience working in an early‑stage or fast‑growing startup environment
• Additional language skills relevant to European or international customer engagement

Benefits

• €50 monthly Spendit Card– because it’s the little extras that make a difference
• Christmas bonus on top
• Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute
• €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child)
• Mobility allowance – because a good workday starts on the way there
• Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
• 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
• Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
• 1 day of remote work per week
• Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas
• Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
• Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
• Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
• A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
• Hands‑on involvement across end‑to‑end development processes in a fast‑growing New Space startup

Location

Equal Employment Opportunity

HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.