Technical Innovation Working Student (m/f/d)

at  OroraTech

THE MISSION

Are you fascinated by space, data, and the impact of technology on environmental issues? We use space-based technology to detect and monitor wildfires and combat climate change. This role will be instrumental in building and operationalizing the department, supporting the Head of Data Science & AI. We are looking for a proactive, driven student passionate about deep tech, rapid prototyping, and innovation processes to work on both strategic and operational tasks in a high-impact environment.

RELEVANT SKILLS

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Business, Innovation Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with innovation processes, rapid prototyping, and tech-business translation.
• Experience or coursework in stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, value proposition development, and decision-making frameworks.
• Strong skills in visual design and presentation creation, with an ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and appealing way.
• A high level of autonomy, strong organizational skills, and an ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging and aligning stakeholders across internal functions and external partners.
• Understanding of Earth observation technology is an advantage but not mandatory.

• Assist in setting up a structured innovation management process, including defining and implementing maturity gates and a monitoring process of ongoing activities.
• Develop formats and frameworks that facilitate rapid prototyping and enable swift go/no-go decision-making processes.
• Create and manage selective, cross-departmental processes to evaluate and mature ideas from inception to potential commercial product candidates to inform further investment.
• Manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, aligning with the Tech and Commercial departments to ensure priority and resource alignment for innovation initiatives.
• Design and lead workshops to engage experts across OroraTech and with external contractors.
• Support the creation of visually appealing presentations and materials to communicate ideas, product concepts, and project status effectively to stakeholders.
• (<20%) Provide organizational assistance to the Head of Data Science & AI, including preparing materials for leadership meetings and coordinating department initiatives. Support the Head of Department with agenda planning, follow-up actions, and stakeholder management across departments.