__Key Responsibilities__:

- In depth understanding and execution of the company go to market strategy (GTM) and team charter to achieve agreed objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
- Ability to both ideate, develop, and execute a sales pipeline that delivers above market growth whilst managing priorities and challenges and overcoming them, with focus on the Australian market.
- Meet and overachieve revenues and backlog objectives
- Intimate understanding of market, trends, customer segmentation and competitor activity, to determine target customer and sales planning per locations, segments, and service lines.
- Provide market intelligence feedback. Support generic business planning and general planning & execution processes.
- Assess, validate market strategy needs for differentiated global/regional services.
- Define strategic sales initiatives for the company and its Affiliates globally as well as generate sales leads and close contracts in accordance with set revenue objectives.
- Develop sales pipeline forecasting for both existing products and services along with new ideas for improvement and innovation to influence investment decisions.
- Identify commercial leads, elaborate client proposals, negotiate offers, execute sales, and manage relationships with existing and potential customers.
- Negotiate and close contracts – simplify the complex.
- New business development for Australian partners, and other yet TBC regions which fall under the scope of Regional Sales.
- Report directly to the CCO.

__Qualification & Experience__:

- 5 + years’ experience in the sales and business development of L/S-Band based satellite solutions into key target M2M markets (Including, but not limited to: Oil & Gas, Utilities, Maritime, Transport)
- Must have developed new business across Australia
- Strategic Thinker with a Hunter Mentality and strong prospecting skills
- Strong professional sales and presentation skills
- Proven ability to negotiate
- Successful and quantifiable “new business” sales track record; experienced in working to and exceeding targets
- Ability to execute strategic initiatives and develop and close business autonomously and proactively (Self-motivate)
- Ability to design and implement a business development strategy aligned with overall corporate goals
- Ability to manage external account projects, while managing internal process and aligning key resources
- Strong written, communication and organizational skills
- University education within Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or other relevant area. Additional MBA is considered an advantage.
- Languages: English a must, an additional language of the region a plus


Sales and Business Development Manager - Australia

Sales and Business 

__Tasks__ 

__Government Relations & Advocacy:__ 

- Develop and implement government relations strategies to promote the company’s interests at the national, European levels.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and government officials, space and defense agencies, and legislators.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments that affect the satellite technology and defense industry.
- Advocate for the company’s position on defense and aerospace-related issues, including satellite technology, national and EU security, and defense procurement processes.
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, and senior leadership teams to shape policy strategies and ensure regulatory compliance. 

__Institutional Affairs & Partnerships:__ 

- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including space agencies, defense contractors, think tanks, international organizations, and industry associations.
- Represent the company in institutional forums, working groups, and trade shows to support policy goals and business development efforts.
- Assist in the negotiation of public-private partnerships and strategic alliances with governmental agencies and other institutional entities. 

__Strategic Communications & Reporting:__ 

- Develop clear and compelling communication materials, including policy briefs, position papers, and talking points, to support the company's government and institutional relations efforts.
- Provide regular reports to senior leadership on government affairs, policy changes, and trends in the defense and satellite sectors.
- Advise executive leadership on the political environment and its impact on the company’s strategic objectives. 

__Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:__ 

- Ensure the company’s compliance with government regulations and space and defense industry standards.
- Work closely with internal teams to address potential risks related to policy changes, legislative actions, and government contracts.
- Public Affairs & Outreach:
- Coordinate with the public relations and communications teams to manage the company’s public image, including responding to media inquiries and preparing statements on government-related matters.
- Monitor public sentiment and perceptions of the company’s role in the satellite technology, telecommunicaitons, and defense sectors.

__Requirements__ 

- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred, engineering background is also preferred).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in space or defense government relations, public policy, or institutional affairs, being in defense, aerospace, or technology sectors is a must.
- In-depth knowledge of: NATO and European space or defense policy and ecosystem, satellite technology (preferably in telecommunicaitons), national security issues, and/or relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Proven track record of working with government agencies, legislative bodies, and institutional stakeholders.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to analyze complex regulatory issues and provide strategic guidance.
- Familiarity with defense procurement processes and government contracting.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work collaboratively across departments.
- Ability to travel internaitonally with no restriction.
- The applicant is willing to relocate to Luxembourg and work on-site.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- In-depth understanding of the space landscape and defense industry regulations.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills (prfoessional)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.
- The applicant MUST BE A NATO COUNTRY CITIZEN.

__Benefits__ 

Why Join Us?

At OQ Technology, you will be part of a cutting-edge organization that is driving innovation in the satellite technology and defense sectors. As a Government and Institutional Affairs Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence policy decisions, advocate for the industry, and contribute to the success of a global leader in advanced technology solutions and excel your career path to high levels.

Join OQ Technology as a Government and Institutional Affairs Manager and shape the future of satellite telecommunications with us! Be part of a growing team making a global impact.

Send your CV to apply@oqtec.com

Government and Institutional Affairs Manager

Unlimited contract

__Key responsibilities:__

- Architect, design, and implement FPGA-based solutions for high-performance embedded systems.
- Develop RTL code (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) for digital signal processing, high-speed interfaces, and control logic.
- Optimize FPGA resource utilization, timing closure, and power efficiency.
- Implement high-speed communication interfaces (e.g., AXI, PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204B/C, SPI, I²C, DDR4).
- Develop testbenches and simulations for FPGA verification using SystemVerilog, UVM, or VHDL testbenches.
- Work with embedded processors (ARM Cortex-A53, R5, MicroBlaze) and integrate FPGA logic with - Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal applications.
- Implement DSP algorithms (e.g., filtering, modulation/demodulation, FFT, decimation) in FPGA fabric using HLS or RTL coding.
- Debug FPGA designs using Vivado Logic Analyzer, ChipScope, and oscilloscopes.
- Collaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration of FPGA components into the overall system.
- Document design specifications, test procedures, and project progress.

__Key requirements:__

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in FPGA design for embedded systems.
- Strong proficiency in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog and digital design principles.
- Experience with Xilinx Vivado, Vitis, and Quartus Prime (for Intel FPGAs).
- Solid understanding of high-speed digital design, clocking, and timing analysis.
- Experience with AXI, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR4, and other high-speed protocols.
- Proficiency in FPGA verification methodologies (simulation, testbenches, debugging).
- Familiarity with embedded software and C/C++ for FPGA-CPU communication.
- Hands-on experience with DSP implementation on FPGA is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

__Nice to Have__

- Experience with HLS (High-Level Synthesis) using Vitis HLS or Intel OpenCL.
- Knowledge of wireless communication protocols (NB-IoT, LTE, 5G, SDR, GNSS).
- Experience with radiation-hardened FPGAs for space applications.
- Scripting experience in Python, TCL, Bash for automation.

FPGA Engineer - Embedded Systems & Telecommunications

__Key responsibilities:__

- Define and implement product assurance and quality assurance plans tailored to specific space projects, including verification and validation plans.
- Ensure compliance with applicable space industry standards (e.g., ECSS standards) throughout project phases.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to product quality and reliability, implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Conduct internal and supplier audits, inspections, and reviews to verify adherence to quality procedures and product specifications.
- Lead the analysis and resolution of non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented, verified, and documented.
- Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quality assurance standards are met across the supply chain.
- Prepare and maintain detailed PA/QA documentation, including quality reports, audits, and product release certificates.
- Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, and external stakeholders to integrate - PA/QA best practices throughout the product lifecycle.

__Key requirements:__

- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline;
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proven track record of working on space projects, with familiarity in applying ECSS standards.
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and practices within the space domain.
- Experience with non-conformance management, corrective action implementation, and quality assurance processes in space projects.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and present information clearly to stakeholders.
- Experience in supply chain quality assurance and working with subcontractors in the space industry is an asset.
- Familiarity with lightweight and composite structures quality assurance within the context of space missions is an asset.
- Experience in risk management and tools is an asset.
- Certifications or training in ISO 9001, AS9100, or other relevant quality standards is an asset.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- __IMPORTANT:__ Already a resident in Europe or has European visa

Product Assurance Engineer - Space Industry

Product Assurance Engineer

__Key Responsibilities:__

- Elaborate the Operational and Demo Mission Statements in terms of identification and characterization of the mission needs, expected performance, dependability and safety goals and mission operating constraints with respect to the physical and operational environment and develop the first issue of the functional specifications.
- Maintain the SRD.
- Analyse the orbital effects on the mission and optimize the final orbits, taking into account practical considerations.
- Perform detailed mission analyses to define the orbit and constellation.
- Investigation regarding the launch possibilities 
- Confirm compliancy to regulations, perform mission analysis, produce subsystems budgets and specifications.  
- Define subsystems specifications and basic design
- Produce system budgets (link budget, mass budget, power budget .. etc.).
- Manage industry procurement process and define/oversee all the test and integration activities.
- Design and develop the operations environment
- Design and specify the ground segment 
- Troubleshoot space and ground tests and anomalies
- Analysis of the performance of the system and optimizing that.
- Identifying problems and investigating their cause in the mission and system, and suggesting solutions.
- Simulation and tests of the mission and system components in lab or software or hardware or other environments.
- Writing requirements for the platform and ground segment design and development.
- Design, analysis, development, simulation, and testing of the space segment.
- Interfacing with the satellite manufacturer, ground segment and earth station operators, customers, research and government institutes.
- Coordination and planning of the mission and spacecraft procurement.
- Participation in customer demo campaigns.
- Interfacing with the telecom and payload system engineers for payload development.
- Research and development of algorithms for the spacecraft system.
- Design of interfaces of the system to other simulators.
- Responsible for writing project proposals, funding documents, contracts or bidding documents for customers
- Working with external partners, contractors, and research institutes.
- Proper documentation of all the technology development is a key task of the candidate
- Regular reporting of the follow-up of tasks.
- Perform project management tasks and act as the interface with external partners and/or ESA.
- Manage the risk register.
- Produce monthly progress reports to partners and/or ESA.
- Design and implement demo missions and manage the inputs form different platform/launcher/ground suppliers.
- Manage the procurement of different spacecraft missions.
- Responsible of overseeing AIT activities, qualification campaign and environmental tests.

__Key Qualifications:__

- Minimum of 1 year of experience with mechanical and/or electrical design of small satellite systems in industry or academia (title depends on seniority level).
- Experience with mechanical and/or electrical design AIT/AIV process of small satellite systems in industry or academia
- M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering or a similar qualification from a recognized institution.
- Knowledge of ECSS standards.
- Knowledge of spacecraft operations and related ground systems preferred
- Experience with CubeSat projects.
- Demonstrated project management experience.
- Self-starter who works with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to adapt to change in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.

__IMPORTANT: Already a resident in Europe or has European visa__


Space Systems Engineer

Senior Space Systems Engineer

__Key Responsibilities__:

- Develop strategies and tactics to get the word out about our company and drive qualified customers to our front door
- Deploy successful marketing campaigns and own their implementation from ideation to execution
- Experiment with a variety of organic and paid acquisition channels like content creation, content curation, pay per click campaigns, event management, publicity, social media, lead generation campaigns, copywriting, performance analysis
- Produce valuable and engaging content for our website and blog that attracts and converts our target groups
- Coordinate events and tradeshows participation and prepare material for that
- Interface with media and PR agents and prepare/review press releases
- Build strategic relationships and partner with key industry players, agencies and vendors
- Prepare and monitor the marketing budget on a quarterly and annual basis and allocate funds wisely
- Prepare graphic and video content or manage third parties for that
- Oversee and approve marketing material, from website banners to hard copy brochures and case studies
- Update periodically our social media and blogs and actively engage with the audience.
- Measure and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, gain insight and assess against goals
- Analyze customer behavior and adjust email and advertising campaigns accordingly
- Willingness to travel

__Key Qualifications__:

- 3-5 years of demonstrable experience in marketing together with the potential and attitude required to learn
- Competence as a creative writer with an eye for great emails and landing pages
- Proven experience in identifying target audiences and in creatively devising and leading across channels marketing campaigns that engage, educate and motivate
- Exposure to technology industries, especially telecom or space.
- Experience with graphic tools such as Photoshop and/or video editing tools.
- Solid knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends)
- Experience in setting up and optimizing Google Adwords campaigns
- Numerically literate, comfortable working with numbers, making sense of metrics and processing figures with spreadsheets
- A sense of aesthetics and a love for great copy and witty communication
- Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement
- BSc/MSc degree in Marketing or related field


Marketing Manager

__Key Responsibilities:__

- Create and maintain financial reports
- Manage budgets and analyse financial data
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
- Develop and implement financial strategies that align with business objectives
- Forecast financial trends and assess risks to inform decision-making
- Manage relationships with external interested parties, such as auditors, banks and investors
- Oversee financial transactions and monitor financial performance
- Prepare financial statements
- Manage a finance team
- Recruit, train and support team members
- Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial interested parties
- Develop and maintain financial models to support valuation, projections, and funding strategies.
- Prepare pitch decks, executive summaries, and financial presentations for investors.
- Research and build a pipeline of potential investors and venture capital firms.
- Track and manage investor communications, ensuring seamless engagement using CRM tools.
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to position the company effectively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and organize due diligence materials for investors.
- Support scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of different funding strategies.
- Analyze investment trends to identify new opportunities for partnerships or funding.
- Assist in forecasting cash flow and aligning capital requirements with growth objectives.
- Monitor and report on fundraising campaign performance to recommend improvements.

__Requirements:__

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the telecommunications or technology industry.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards, including familiarity with international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- Proven track record of successfully evaluating investment opportunities and contributing to portfolio management.
- Experience with financial modeling, due diligence, and valuation techniques.

Senior Finance & Fundraising Manager

Senior Finance Manager

__Key Responsibilities:__

- Design and implement embedded software/firmware of devices and systems from requirements to commercial deployments
- Design, develop, code, test and debug system software
- Integrate and validate new product designs

__Requirements:__

- 3+ years of relevant experience in SW engineering
- Proven knowledge in C/C++ embedded programming
- Experience in assembly and low level programming
- Experience with microcontrollers, SPI, I2C, LIART, CAN, USB
- Good understanding of electronics (Digital, Analog, RF)
- Practical experience with laboratory test equipment
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Strong documentation and writing skills
- MSC or PHD in Electronics or Computer engineering or related fields
- Experience with ARM Cortex-A, Cortex-M architecture
- Self-Starter who works with a sense of urgency
- Ability to adapt to change in an entrepreneurial environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

__Nice to have:__

- Prior experience in IoT, Telematics, and/or Automotive
- Experience with wireless tech, including Bluetooth, LTE, LoRa, and others
- Hands-on experience with low-power design, building and running tests in CI/CD environments on real hardware
- Experience with Linux on embedded systems


Embedded Software Engineer

__Key responsibilities:__

- Architect software systems for the space or ground segment
- Develop embedded software for satellite bus and/or payload as well as for ground services
- Test and debug software and hardware components
- Contribute in the development of proposals and documentation for ESA projects
- Write and maintain technical documentation of the in-house software

__Required skills:__

- BSc or equivalent in Electrical / Computer Engineering or Computer Science or similar field
- Strong background in embedded systems and the Linux operating system
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in industry or academia
- Expert in the C language and sufficiently good in Python
- Proficient in Linux software development tools (gdb, valgrind, etc)
- Understanding common embedded interfaces (CAN, SPI, I2C)
- Able to use electronics test and debug equipment such as an oscilloscope or a spectrum analyzer
- Familiar with source version control systems such as Git
- Very good command of the English language (level B2 or better)
- Military service obligations fulfilled

__Appreciated technical experience:__

- Any prior work with aerospace, defense, health, automotive or other high reliability software
- Software development for real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr
- Deployment of Yocto or Buildroot build systems
- Development or debugging of Linux device drivers

Embedded Software Engineer - Greece

Career


__Key Responsibilities__

- In depth understanding and execution of the company go to market strategy (GTM) and team charter to achieve agreed objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth
- Ability to both ideate, develop, and execute a sales pipeline that delivers above market growth whilst managing priorities and challenges and overcoming them, with focus on the European market
- Meet and overachieve revenues and backlog objectives
- Intimate understanding of market, trends, customer segmentation and competitor activity, to determine target customer and sales planning per locations, segments, and service lines
- Provide market intelligence feedback. Support generic business planning and general planning & execution processes
- Assess, validate market strategy needs for differentiated global/regional services
- Develop sales pipeline forecasting for both existing products and services along with new ideas for improvement and innovation to influence investment decisions
- Identify commercial leads, elaborate client proposals, negotiate offers, execute sales, and manage relationships with existing and potential customers
- Negotiate and close contracts – simplify the complex
- Report directly to the CCO

__Qualification & Experience__

- 2 + years’ experience in the sales and business development of L/S-Band based satellite solutions into key target M2M markets (Including, but not limited to: Oil & Gas, Utilities, Maritime, Transport)
- Must have developed new business across Europe 
- Strategic Thinker with a Hunter Mentality and strong prospecting skills
- Strong professional sales and presentation skills
- Proven ability to negotiate
- Successful and quantifiable “new business” sales track record; experienced in working to and exceeding targets
- Ability to execute strategic initiatives and develop and close business autonomously and proactively (Self-motivate)
- Ability to design and implement a business development strategy aligned with overall corporate goals
- Ability to manage external account projects, while managing internal process and aligning key resources
- Strong written, communication and organizational skills
- University education within Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or other relevant area. Additional MBA is considered an advantage.
- Languages: English is a must, an additional European language a plus
- __IMPORTANT: Already a resident in Europe or has European visa__


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