Business Development Engineer (Earth Observation and Remote Sensing)

Ankara , Türkiye
full-time

AI overview

Drive growth in Earth Observation and Remote Sensing markets by identifying business opportunities and collaborating on innovative satellite solutions.

A Transmission from Orbit: Plan-S is Calling! 🚀

We are Plan-S, Türkiye’s largest private initiative in satellite and space technologies, launched from Ankara, aimed at the stars. With a bold vision and an orbital mindset, we’re not just building satellites, we’re building the future!

From our mission control at the heart of R&D, we design and develop everything in-house: cutting-edge platforms for IoT connectivity, powerful Earth Observation constellations, and end-to-end Space as a Solution. All powered by our fleet of small satellites orbiting in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

With 17 satellites already launched and systems running in space, our journey has only just begun. By 2030, our mission is clear: to deploy a vast constellation of hundreds of satellites, forming the digital infrastructure of tomorrow’s Earth.

At Plan-S, we see space not as the final frontier, but as the next foundation. A launchpad for innovation. A canvas for bold thinkers. We believe the toughest missions demand the sharpest minds and the courage to venture beyond the known universe.

If you’re fueled by curiosity, driven by purpose, and ready to navigate uncharted space, your seat is waiting on this crew.

🛰️Let’s plan the future of Earth, together, from space.

  • Develop business opportunities in Earth Observation (EO) and Remote Sensing markets, focusing on government, commercial, and research segments,
  • Collaborate with Plan-S’ technical teams to co-develop value-added EO/remote sensing solutions tailored to customer needs,
  • Identify new use cases, business models, and commercialization opportunities for satellite imagery and analytics services,
  • Monitor global EO and remote sensing market trends, competitors, and regulatory developments, contributing to Plan-S’ growth strategy in the Earth Observation domain,
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities aligned with company strengths and customer needs,
  • Research potential opportunities in target markets and contribute to proposal preparation, draft contracts, and negotiation processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from relevant engineering departments,
  • At least 6 years of experience in Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, or satellite imagery processing, and at least 4 years of experience in business development, market strategy, or solution commercialization,
  • Proven track record in developing EO/remote sensing business models and partnerships,
  • Familiarity with GIS tools, EO data platforms, and geospatial analytics,
  • Experience abroad is a strong plus,
  • Background that combines technical expertise, project management experience, and proven business development capabilities is highly desirable,
  • Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication skills,
  • Very good English proficiency in reading, writing and speaking,
  • High flexibility for international travel.

Benefits

  • The opportunity to shape "New Space"
  • Great work environment, opportunity to get responsibilities in the first day
  • Strong work & team culture empowering autonomy, self-discipline, and personal growth
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Wide range side benefits package

Başvurunuz nedeni ile paylaşmış olduğunuz veriler KVKK kapsamında korunmakta ve işlenmektedir. Ayrıntılı bilgi için https://www.plan.space/gdpr adresini ziyaret edebilirsiniz.

Hi there! We call you from outside the Earth. We, as Plan-S, are Turkey's largest private initiative in satellite and space technologies. With the aim of building the best team, being the bravest and most visionary, we are located in the most amazing location of the city, at the heart of R&D. We design and build small satellites for low-earth orbit, geostationary satellites, and even small spacecrafts for the moon and beyond. Besides, we signed the agreement to launch three IoT satellites. We offer our customers end-to-end Satellite as a Service solutions. We believe that the hardest jobs and the greatest achievements can only be done with the best. If you believe that you are one of the best, it is your job to achieve the hardest, and if you want to plan a new future for the world, be brave and join us.

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