Sales Engineer (m/f/d)
HyImpulse - Career Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Aviation & Aerospace · 51-200 employees
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About the role
The Sales Engineer will own and grow the commercial sales pipeline for orbital launch services while leading technical proposal writing and customer-facing technical discussions. They will act as the primary technical point of contact, coordinating with internal teams to align mission requirements with compelling commercial offers.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering and possess demonstrated experience in a customer-facing technical sales or applications-engineering role. Proficiency in CAD tools and fluency in both German and English are required to effectively manage technical documentation and customer engagements.
Benefits
Full description
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Own and grow HyImpulse's commercial sales pipeline for orbital launch services
- Lead technical proposal writing and respond to RFIs/RFPs, translating customer payload and mission requirements into technically sound, compelling offers
- Generate payload accommodation analyses and renders to support customer-facing technical discussions and proposal submissions
- Own the full sales cycle from first customer contact through contract negotiation, working closely with legal and commercial colleagues
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for prospective customers, answering technical questions and coordinating internal subject-matter experts as needed
- Coordinate with Business Development team and Technical team on technical inputs and proposal alignment
- Represent HyImpulse at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings, building the company's visibility and network
- Assist with tender and proposal writing when necessary
- Report pipeline, forecast and proposal status to the head of Business Development
- Site leadership duties, such as leading branch setup
Basic Qualification
- Degree in aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrated experience in a customer-facing technical sales, proposal, or applications-engineering role
- Proficiency with CAD tools for basic payload/interface visualization and analysis
- Fluent German and English, both suitable for technical writing and customer-facing conversations
- Strong written communication skills, able to translate complex technical topics into clear customer-facing material
- Willingness to travel regularly within Germany, and occasionally internationally, for customer and industry engagements
Desired Experience
- Prior track record in B2B or B2G technical sales, ideally within launch services, satellites, or the broader space sector
- Experience with orbital mechanics, payload accommodation, or mission-analysis concepts
- Familiarity with RFI/RFP processes for government or institutional space programs
- Existing relationships with satellite operators, integrators, or institutional space customers in Germany or Europe
- Experience working in an early-stage or fast-growing startup environment
- Additional language skills relevant to European or international customer engagement
Benefits
- €50 monthly Spendit Card – because it’s the little extras that make a difference
- Christmas bonus on top
- Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute
- €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child)
- Mobility allowance – because a good workday starts on the way there
- Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
- 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
- Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
- 1 day of remote work per week
- Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas
- Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
- Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
- Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
- A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
- Hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup
Location
Equal Employment Opportunity
HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.
Contact
About us
HyImpulse is developing launch vehicles based on innovative hybrid propulsion technology and is constantly pushing boundaries beyond the limits within multiple disciplines to provide competitive low-cost and sustainable access to space. We are looking for exceptional talents who are passionate about rockets, ready to work in a fast-paced environment and take on challenging projects.
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