Founder's Associate – AI & Operations

Location: Turin Italy

Full-Time

Salary Range: 28000 - 35000

Join ORiS and help build the future of energy in space.

At ORiS we are building the technologies that will power the next generation of space missions. Through laser-based wireless power transmission we aim to overcome the energy limitations of todays satellites and enable longer more capable and more resilient operations in orbit.

We are looking for a Founders Associate AI & Operations to work closely with ORiSs CEO and COO and help improve how the entire company operates.

You will support the founders across strategic operational and organisational priorities while leading the practical adoption of AI tools and automated workflows across ORiS. You will work with teams ranging from Engineering and HR to Business Development Finance and Marketing to understand their processes identify repetitive or inefficient activities and implement AI-powered routines that improve productivity information management and decision-making.

This is a hands-on cross-functional role for someone who combines strong execution technological curiosity and the ability to turn loosely defined needs into practical processes tools and outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Support the CEO and COO in managing strategic operational and organisational priorities including research analysis meeting preparation follow-ups and special projects.
• Translate decisions and discussions involving the founders into clear actions owners deadlines and internal communications.
• Work with Engineering HR Business Development Finance Marketing and other teams to map workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement AI agents automated routines and internal workflows that reduce repetitive work and improve team productivity.
• Configure and connect AI no-code project-management CRM and knowledge-management tools to support company processes.
• Develop practical use cases such as document generation information retrieval reporting meeting follow-ups data organisation lead management and internal knowledge sharing.
• Train and support team members in the effective and responsible use of AI tools ensuring that new routines are adopted and maintained.
• Monitor the performance of implemented processes and automations collect feedback and continuously improve them.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and ensure that critical actions relationships and company priorities are properly tracked.
• Prepare analyses presentations reports and decision-support materials for the CEO and COO.

What We Are Looking For

• BSc or MSc in Engineering Computer Science Business Economics Management or related fields.
• Up to 2 years of experience in a startup consulting operations digital transformation automation or another fast-paced environment.
• Strong familiarity with generative AI tools and the ability to build practical AI-assisted workflows.
• Ability to analyse an existing process identify inefficiencies and translate them into clear operational improvements.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Proactive hands-on and highly autonomous approach to execution.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience building AI agents prompt-based workflows or automation using tools such as n8n Make Zapier Microsoft Power Automate or equivalent platforms.
• Familiarity with APIs webhooks databases vector databases and basic scripting in Python or JavaScript.
• Experience with CRM project management knowledge management and collaboration platforms.
• Understanding data privacy information security and responsible AI use in a company environment.
• Previous experience in deep-tech aerospace defence engineering or another highly technical organisation.
• Experience supporting founders senior executives or cross-functional strategic projects.

Why ORiS

• Get direct exposure to how a pioneering company in space-based energy is built and run.
• Work side by side with the founders and in particular the CEO and COO on the companys most critical priorities.
• Learn the fundamentals of strategy operations and stakeholder management in a real startup context.
• Gain unique exposure to the aerospace energy and deep-tech ecosystems.
• Grow within an ambitious company where entrepreneurial thinking and ownership matter.
• Be part of a culture driven by innovation ownership and technical excellence.

Our Offer

• Salary Range: 28000 - 35000 (depending on experience)
• EUR 1000 per year in fringe benefits
• EUR 8 meal vouchers per working day
• Flexible smart working arrangements subject to project needs
• Stock option plan

If you want to help create the future of energy in space and contribute to technologies that could transform the way humanity operates beyond Earth join ORiS.