Permanent employee, Full-time – Benevento, ItalyYOUR MISSIONAt cosine Remote Sensing S.r.l., we design, build and deliver advanced optical instruments for space, air and ground applications. We are looking for a Sales Engineer. Our work is at the heart of the rapidly evolving new space market, where we develop innovative instruments that are launched into orbit and used by leading commercial and institutional customers.The roleWe are looking for a Sales Engineer who can support our Remote Sensing Director by following up leads, writing proposals and offers for commercial and institutional customers, as well as further standardizing our offering and increasing our presence.Our business is at the edge of innovation, developing optical instruments that literally go into space. You will see projects through from start to finish — including the launch of instruments developed and built in-house by our remote sensing team.You have the technical understanding to grasp complex projects and the commercial mindset to communicate their value clearly. You are a proactive and flexible team player who recognizes what needs to be done and takes initiative. You have strong organizational and social skills and enjoy supporting your colleagues.We design, build and deliver space instruments in our high-tech on-site facilities, meeting tight deadlines and producing both small series and tailor-made solutions. Some of our optical instruments are small enough to be launched on nanosatellites, featuring on-board processing electronics with state-of-the-art AI hardware.YOUR PROFILEYour key responsibilities
Implement business development and sales strategies in consultation with managementFollow up existing leads and generate new opportunitiesArrange and attend business meetings with prospective clientsAdvise customers on possible technical solutions to their challengesPrepare proposals and offers, support negotiations and facilitate deal closureBuild and maintain long-term relationships with commercial and institutional clients (approx. 50/50)Prepare and contribute to ESA proposals and other institutional tendersAttend and organize events, conferences and symposia (~20 times per year)
Who you areYou are a team player with a technical background and a commercial mindset. You enjoy connecting people, ideas and opportunities, and thrive in an environment where innovation meets practicality.You are:
Proactive, flexible and sociableWell-organized and helpfulA clear communicator who listens well and acts quicklyCreative and solution-oriented, able to spot new opportunitiesComfortable working independently and taking initiative
Your qualifications and experienceRequired:
MSc in Physics or EngineeringMinimum 3 years of sales experience in the space industryBasic understanding of optics and electronicsExperience writing technical-commercial offersFluent in Italian and English (spoken and written)
Beneficial:
PhD in Physics or Engineering, or degree in Aerospace or BusinessKnowledge of remote sensing instrumentation or geodata applicationsExperience with ESA proposal writing and business plansFamiliarity with the European space sectorsAdditional languages
WHY US?At cosine Remote Sensing, you'll work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where science meets entrepreneurship. You'll be part of a passionate team that turns complex optical concepts into instruments launched into space.We are part of cosine, a Dutch high‐tech company with branches in Germany, Italy and Spain. Our headquarters in Sassenheim, located in the heart of the Randstad, houses extensive technical facilities including cleanrooms, optical laboratories, vacuum and calibration equipment, as well as assembly and testing areas.ABOUT UScosine is an innovative high tech company, with a dynamic and challenging working environment, and is always interested in applications ranging from excellent physicists with a strong technical interest to lab technicians with high standards. We offer a career in a young and international team, working with highly skilled colleagues who have a wide range of knowledge and experience. You are welcome to apply for one of our available positions or to send us an open application.Click on the link above to apply for this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr