Space Business Developer

Location: Turin Italy

Full-Time

Salary Range: 30000 - 50000

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 Space Business Developer to expand ORiSs commercial pipeline and build strategic partnerships across the European and international space ecosystem.

You will identify satellite operators manufacturers system integrators institutions and technology partners that could benefit from ORiSs laser-based wireless power transmission solutions. Your objective will be to generate and qualify new commercial leads develop long-term relationships and convert early discussions into concrete partnerships pilot projects and future customer opportunities.

You will work closely with the technical team to understand mission requirements translate customer needs into clear technical inputs and ensure that product development remains aligned with real market demand. You will also contribute to European grants institutional programmes and collaborative R&D proposals.

What You Will Do

• Identify and approach potential customers and partners across the satellite space infrastructure and New Space markets.
• Generate qualify and develop commercial leads through direct outreach events industry networks and strategic partnerships.
• Build relationships with satellite operators manufacturers payload providers integrators institutions and research organisations.
• Maintain and continuously develop the CRM ensuring that contacts opportunities interactions next steps and commercial intelligence are accurately recorded.
• Manage the progression of leads from initial contact to technical discussions partnership agreements demonstrations and commercial opportunities.
• Gather operational and technical requirements from potential customers and communicate them clearly to the engineering and product teams.
• Work with technical colleagues to prepare use cases feasibility assessments technical-commercial proposals and partnership presentations.
• Identify and contribute to European and national funding opportunities including ESA Horizon Europe EIC EDF and other collaborative programmes.
• Support the preparation of grant proposals consortium building partner coordination and technical-commercial documentation.
• Represent ORiS at conferences trade fairs institutional meetings and industry events.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering Engineering Management Business Economics or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in business development partnerships technology commercialisation or grant-funded projects.
• Experience generating and managing B2B leads and maintaining a structured CRM pipeline.
• Understanding of the space industry satellite value chain or institutional space ecosystem.
• Ability to understand technical products and translate customer requirements into clear inputs for engineering teams.
• Experience with European grants public funding programmes or collaborative R&D proposals.
• Strong communication relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

• Existing relationships within the European space industry ESA ecosystem or New Space market.
• Knowledge of satellite platforms payloads power systems or in-orbit services.
• Experience with Horizon Europe EIC Accelerator ESA programmes or national space-agency calls.
• Experience developing commercial partnerships pilot projects letters of intent or joint proposals.
• Additional European languages.

Why ORiS

• Shape the strategic direction of a pioneering company developing the future of space-based energy.
• Build partnerships that will define the next generation of orbital infrastructure.
• Work directly with technical leaders investors and global industry stakeholders.
• Influence market creation for technologies that currently exist at the edge of innovation.
• Gain unique exposure to the aerospace energy and deep-tech ecosystems.
• Grow within an ambitious company where entrepreneurial thinking and strategic impact matter.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers across multiple technical disciplines
• Be part of a culture driven by innovation ownership and technical excellence

Our Offer

• Salary Range:(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.