About the Company
Infinite Orbits GmbH is the German subsidiary of Infinite Orbits SAS, a French NewSpace company founded in 2017 that now has more than 200 employees, with locations including Luxembourg, the UK, Spain, and Singapore.Â
We develop in-orbit servicing solutions — spanning awareness, surveillance, inspection, and protection of space assets, through to life extension — built on our own autonomous Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) technology.
With our newly established Munich site, Infinite Orbits builds a dedicated local presence in Germany, building capability in business development, R&D, product development, system engineering, production, and mission operations to enable Europe's defense and space sector.Â
We are looking for the founding team of Infinite Orbits in Munich.
If you bring entrepreneurial drive, thrive in ambiguity, want ownership over what you build, and want to make a real difference in space, check out our open positions on our website.
Open positions:
Chief of Staff
Satellite Systems Engineer
R&D and Innovation Manager
Proposal & Project Manager
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.