Sales Engineer (Space Industry)

Infinite Orbits; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Founding role in Munich

Cross-border collaboration

Zusammenfassung

Infinite Orbits GmbH in Munich is seeking a Sales Engineer to bridge our technical teams and clients, developing tailored technical proposals from initial opportunity through contract signature.

You will work with Engineering on feasibility, size solutions, and cost estimates, delivering demonstrations and technical reviews while aligning with space-sector bid processes.

Qualifikationen

• Engineering degree (or MSc) in space systems engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years in a technical role related to satellite operations or pre-sales in the space sector.
• European nationality required.
• Fluent German and English.
• Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork and commercial acumen.

Aufgaben

• Analyze client needs: understand mission architectures, constraints and operators’ objectives.
• Design tailored technical proposals integrating our products (autonomous navigation, life extension, inspection).
• Bid support: write technical sections of RFIs/RFPs, size solutions and estimate costs.
• Demonstrations and presentations: present capabilities at client meetings, trade shows, and technical reviews.
• Internal interface: work with Engineering to ensure feasibility and competitiveness.

Kenntnisse

Satellite systems engineering

AOCS knowledge

Bid processes in space sector

Pre-sales / client-facing

Space mission operations

Ausbildung

Engineering degree or MSc in space systems engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Infinite Orbits GmbH is the German subsidiary of Infinite Orbits SAS (Toulouse, France), a NewSpace company founded in 2017 that now counts more than 200 colleagues across locations including Luxembourg and the UK.

We develop in-orbit servicing solutions - from awareness, inspection, and protection of space assets to life extension and satellite servicing - built on our own autonomous Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) technology.

Our core product, Orbit Guard, is an in-space hardware solution with GEO heritage, and LEO capability currently in development.

Building our Munich site marks Infinite Orbits' expansion into the German and European defense and space market, establishing a dedicated local team for business development, R&D, product development, project execution, production, and operations.

About the Role

As a Sales Engineer , you are the bridge between our technical teams and our clients. You contribute from opportunity identification through to contract signature, bringing the systems and operations expertise needed to build compelling, tailored technical proposals.

Job Description

Client needs analysis: Understand mission architectures, operational constraints, and satellite operators' objectives.

Solution design: Develop customized technical proposals integrating our products (autonomous navigation, life extension, inspection).

Bid support: Author the technical sections of RFI/RFP responses, size solutions, and estimate costs.

Demonstrations and presentations: Present our capabilities during client meetings, trade shows, and technical reviews.

Internal interface: Work closely with Engineering teams to ensure offer feasibility and competitiveness.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Engineering degree (or Master's) in space systems engineering, satellite operations or a related field.

3 to 7 years of experience in a technical role related to satellite operations, mission systems engineering, or pre-sales in the space sector.

European nationality required

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of satellite system architectures and associated operational constraints.

Knowledge of satellite subsystems (AOCS, propulsion, communications, payload).

Familiarity with bid processes in the space sector.

Ability to model and size technical solutions.

Soft Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills: ability to convey complex topics clearly.

Commercial acumen and customer orientation.

Autonomy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Fluent German & English required (international environment).

What we offer

A founding role with direct ownership of proposals and project delivery in a growing European space and defense company.

Exposure to Group-wide PMO collaboration and cross-border project management practices from day one.