Sales Engineer

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Orbits in Toulouse is seeking a Sales Engineer to bridge our technical teams and clients, guiding opportunities from initial discovery through contract signature.

You will design tailored proposals, size technical solutions, contribute to RFI/RFP responses, and present capabilities at client meetings and trade shows, collaborating closely with Engineering.

Fluent English required; French is a plus; international travel may be possible.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Master's in space systems engineering.
• 3 to 7 years in a technical role related to satellite operations or mission systems.
• Experience in pre-sales within the space sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client needs and mission architectures for tailored proposals.
• Design customized technical proposals integrating IO products: autonomous navigation, life extension, inspection.
• Lead technical sections of RFI/RFP responses and cost estimation.
• Present capabilities in client meetings, trade shows, and reviews.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure feasible and competitive offers.

Skills

Fluent English

Commercial acumen

Pre-sales experience

Customer orientation

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree or Master’s in space systems engineering

Job description

About the Company

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

• "Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO.

• "Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

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.

Alternative locations: Germany, London or Luxembourg.

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 operationsor 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.

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 English required (international environment); French is a plus.

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

• A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.

• Competitive salary and benefits.