Space Systems Engineer - Technical Business Development

AIKO - Infinite ways to autonomy; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading deep-tech company in Toulouse is seeking a skilled Space Systems Engineer to shape its technical strategy in France. Key responsibilities include project management, business development, and representing the company in national and European programs. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field, alongside at least 3 years of experience in space systems engineering. Benefits include flexible working hours, health insurance, and various wellness packages.

Prestations

Electronic restaurant tickets

Health insurance with 50% covered by the company

Flexible working hours and remote work available

Duvet Day

Wellness Package (Gym and Psychotherapy)

Access to courses for skills improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in space systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of the space sector.
• Native French speaker with fluent English.

Responsabilités

• Define and implement the French technical strategy.
• Support business teams in customer interactions.
• Manage ongoing projects with ESA, CNES and others.

Connaissances

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Formation

Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Description du poste

Overview

AIKO is seeking a highly skilled Space Systems Engineer to join our French team as Technical Business Development Engineer. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the company’s technical strategy in France, supporting both strategic and operational activities across national and European programs.

The role as System Engineer will also include project management and coordination of National and European projects, ensuring proper follow-up of ongoing activities and alignment with program objectives. The candidate will be responsible for representing AIKO in front of partners, clients, and institutions, strengthening the company’s positioning in the French and European space ecosystem.

The candidate will also contribute to technical business development, by understanding market needs, anticipating future trends in relation to AIKO’s technologies, adapting the company’s strategy, and supporting the preparation and writing of competitive proposals.

Tasks

• Work closely with the French Country Manager, CTO and AIKO’s product managers to define and implement the French technical strategy.
• Act as a technical representative, supporting the business team in customer and partner interactions.
• Manage ongoing projects with ESA, CNES, the European Commission, and other institutions.
• Supervise and mentor ongoing PhD research activities.
• Provide technical support in drafting proposals and bids.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in space systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of the space sector.
• Experience with project management and technical leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and representation skills.
• Native French speaker.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Preferred Experience

Expertise in Artificial Intelligence applications for space.

Benefits

AIKO provides the following benefits, in addition to the retribution:

• Electronic restaurant tickets
• Health insurance with 50% of the cost paid by the company
• Flexible working hours, and remote working is available.
• Duvet Day
• Wellness Package (Gym and Psychotherapy)
• Access to courses for skills improvement
• Salary for the role: 45‑55K

Hiring Process

The interview process for this role will somewhat look like:

• 1st Stage: Interview with our People & Talent
• 2nd Stage: Interview with our France Country Manager
• We hopefully make you an offer!

DEI in AIKO

AIKO is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Research shows that women or people belonging to minorities often don’t apply to roles they don’t feel they match 100% of the requirements. If this posting is interesting to you, we encourage you to apply even if it is not a perfect match! We are looking for real people, not robots.

About Us

AIKO is a cutting‑edge deep‑tech company founded in 2017. We specialize in developing advanced automation software tailored for space missions, empowering humanity’s ambitions beyond Earth's orbit. Our mission is to revolutionize the space industry by providing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety in space exploration endeavors.