Pre-Sales Manager - Onboard Data Processing Units (DPU) for Space

Founded in 2016, KP Labs is a New Space enterprise driving space exploration with automated spacecraft operations and robotic technologies. They provide a comprehensive suite of hardware, software, and on-board data processing algorithms.

• 3-5+ years of experience in a Pre-Sales Engineer or similar role within the electronics industry
• Proven commercial experience in electronics or FPGA sales, including technical pre-sales or customer-facing engineering roles
• Solid understanding of satellite onboard architectures, payload data processing, or space-grade computing
• Demonstrated ability to generate inbound leads and build pipeline through technical thought leadership and customer engagement
• Ability to conduct technical discussions with satellite engineers and business-level conversations with senior management and procurement teams
• Fluent English, both spoken and written (minimum B2/C1)
• Full availability for frequent international travel (up to 50-60% of working time)
• Proven experience delivering technical presentations

Nice to have:

• Direct experience working with satellite primes and NewSpace manufacturers
• Background in space systems engineering, avionics, or embedded onboard computing
• Familiarity with space mission development cycles (Phase A-D) and procurement processes

• Drive inbound lead generation through technical engagement, industry presence, and consultative selling
• Conduct technical presentations, proof-of-concept engagements, and product demonstrations of onboard DPU solutions
• Analyze customer technical requirements and design optimal solution architectures for satellite onboard data processing
• Collaborate with sales, business development, and engineering teams to prepare responses to RFPs and RFIs
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key technical and business stakeholders including satellite primes, NewSpace manufacturers, and institutional customers
• Translate customer mission requirements into technical recommendations
• Create technical documentation, case studies, and sales enablement materials
• Represent the company at international space industry conferences and trade shows with frequent travel
• Support the sales team during technical and commercial negotiations