Technical Sales Engineer

ThrustMe was created to enable an economically and environmentally sustainable space industry. Our core activity is the development and commercialization of unique standalone, fully integrated space propulsion systems for next generation satellites. We also provide high-end engineering services for space and ground applications. We are a highly qualified and multidisciplinary team with expertise in plasma physics, space propulsion, aerospace engineering, fluid dynamics, thermal management, digital and power electronics and chemistry.

Are you looking for a career that combines your strong technical knowledge with sales abilities, and you like to constantly learn and discover, ... Then you should read on!

ThrustMe is a growing deep-tech company in the space industry located in the outskirts of Paris, France. We are developing and commercializing, amongst other, innovative space propulsion systems for next generation satellites, and we develop scientific instruments for ground testing of space hardware, - we are now hiring a technical sales engineer. 

We are looking for a technical sales engineer to bring our sales to the next level.

We recruit open minded and skillful talents that bring their unique touch to ThrustMe’s already multi-national and multi-educational team. We are looking for candidates with broad understanding of space propulsion from operation to use cases, with a technical background and a great capacity to learn the art of space propulsion quickly. The ideal candidate should also have the experience of conducting technical sales in the B2B aerospace industry.  

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sell space propulsion systems and scientific instruments: Meet with existing & potential customers; understand customers needs, explain product features, present and demonstrate our product portfolio
• Complete proposals and bids, write up sales orders, prepare sales documents, and negotiate contract terms.
• Attend trade exhibitions, seminars, and conferences.
• Provide inputs for product enhancements and new product development. 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Masters or PhD in Aerospace engineering or experimental physics
• Space systems engineering experience
• Technical sales experience in the space industry is a plus

HARD SKILLS

• Good understanding of physic, engineering and electronics.
• Good understanding of B2B sales cycle.
• Knowledge on space propulsion and orbital mechanics is a plus. 

SOFT SKILLS

• Passionate, curious and open minded.
• Trustworthy, reliable and responsible.
• Self driven with appreciation of team work.
• Organized and tidy. 

Are you urban or more the village type – or a bit of both – then you will fit right in. ThrustMe has it’s own tailored headquarter in the southern outskirt of Paris. Commuting from Paris (south) takes only 40 minutes, we’re 20 minutes from Orly airport, and within biking distance from many cozy French villages.

We have the best of both worlds; an international, horizontal structured and efficient startup environment coupled with French social security.

English is our working language, but the everyday life gets easier with a little bit of French. We therefore provide French lessons to all our employees that feel the need for a language upgrade.