Head of IoT

FOSSA; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

FOSSA in Lisbon seeks a Head of IoT to lead the development and improvement of IoT devices and ecosystem. You will oversee cross-functional teams, ensure technical coherence, and align with satellite and ground segment groups to deliver scalable connectivity solutions.

The role reports to the CTO, PMO and executive management, with responsibilities spanning concept to production and deployment in a fast-growing space-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering background and systems development experience.
• 5+ years of related working experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination.
• Experience with technical integrations and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IoT device development from concept to deployment.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team across engineering disciplines.
• Ensure technical coherence across IoT development efforts.
• Design procurement, QA, and integration strategies for mass production.
• Oversee customer technical support operations.
• Collaborate with satellite and ground teams and HQ in Spain.

Skills

IoT systems

Leadership

Embedded software

Satcom

English

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

About FOSSA

At FOSSA, we’re redefining how the world connects. As a leading space engineering and telecommunications company, we specialize in developing and deploying space technologies that enable a new era of communications. With a team of over +50 talented professionals, we’ve already launched +25 satellites and are actively building a next-generation satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity where it’s needed most.

With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D center in Lisbon, FOSSA is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity.

Who are we looking for?

FOSSA is actively looking for a Head of IoT that will join our Lisbon team and lead the development and improvement of FOSSA IoT devices and ecosystem. This person will be responsible for the technical coherence of the solution and for the interfacing with satellite and ground segment teams.

You will manage and lead a multidisciplinary team across multiple disciplines and geographies, including mechanical design, electronics, manufacturing, embedded software, Fullstack, QA and technical support, reporting directly to the CTO, the PMO and Executive Management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end development of IoT devices: from concept and prototyping to industrialization and large-scale deployment.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers (embedded software, electronics, telecommunications, QA, and support).
• Ensure technical coherence across all engineering disciplines involved in IoT development.
• Design and implement procurement, QA, and integration strategies for mass manufacturing and deployment.
• Oversee customer technical support operations.
• Collaborate with satellite and ground segment teams to ensure seamless integration with FOSSA connectivity infrastructure.
• Coordinate with the companys headquarters in Spain to align product development and deployment strategies.

Profile:

• Engineering background with experience on systems development, preferably IoT, LPWAN Tech and / or Satcom systems.
• 5+ years of related working experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills.
• Demonstrated experience on technical integrations and technical support with external companies.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Preferably:

• Experienced on full technical development cycles, from idea to production and deployment.
• Interest in Space or IoT sectors.

Why FOSSA?

FOSSA is a fast-growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it.

We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes.

We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated.

Location: Lisbon

Full Time