The Mission OroraTech is the leading provider of real-time wildfire intelligence from space. Using proprietary thermal infrared imaging and AI-powered analytics, we enable governments, emergency services, and utilities to detect, monitor, and respond to wildfires faster and more effectively. Headquartered in Munich, we are building a global constellation of nanosatellites equipped with AI-enhanced thermal cameras, delivering automated wildfire detection, severe weather alerts, and a broad range of thermal applications. With a growing fleet of satellites in orbit and additional launches secured, OroraTech continues to expand its technological capabilities and market reach worldwide.Munich-based OroraTech is operating a constellation of nano-satellites with AI-powered thermal infrared cameras for automated wildfire detection, severe weather warnings and many other applications, as well as developing its own satellite platform for in-house and customer missions. After the successful FOREST missions and the eight-satellite OTC-P1 launch in March 2025, we’re now building a second orbital plane including fully in-house satellites under ESA’s Hellenic Fire-Satellite Program. What you’ll be doing <ul><li>Strategic IP Planning: Collaborate with R&amp;D, product, and leadership teams to align patent strategy with business goals and future technology roadmaps.</li><li>Patent Filing: Draft, coordinate, and oversee patent applications.</li><li>Patent Portfolio Management: Oversee the company’s existing patent portfolio, trademark portfolio, ensuring quality, coverage, and alignment with commercial and technical strategy.</li><li>Innovation Scouting: Proactively identify new, potentially patentable inventions through deep engagement with engineering and product teams.</li><li>Inventor Enablement: Coach and support technical staff in identifying innovations and preparing invention disclosures.</li><li>Process &amp; Culture Building: Develop internal processes and training to promote a strong innovation and IP culture.</li><li>Freedom to Operate (FTO): Conduct and coordinate FTO analyses to identify IP risks and ensure new products and technologies can be commercialized without infringing on third-party rights.</li></ul>External Coordination: Liaise with external patent attorneys and IP offices to manage filings, office actions, and strategy execution. Relevant Skills <ul><li>More than three years managing patent portfolios in tech, aerospace, Earth-observation, AI-powered sensors, or related deep-tech sectors.</li><li>Background in engineering with master’s degree in e.g., Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related field.</li><li>German Patentassessor qualification or comparable legal credential</li><li>Excellent communicator able to translate legal nuance into clear guidance for engineers and executives.</li><li>Project-management skills: prioritisation, budgeting, and deadline control.</li></ul> Our Benefits <ul><li>Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOP=Virtual Share Option Program)</li><li>Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung) </li><li>Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)</li><li>Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)</li><li>Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription</li><li>Free Deutschland ticket</li><li>Discount on lunch meals</li><li>Company bike via JobRad</li><li>Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area</li></ul> We Offer At OroraTech you can expect a down to earth, yet high-caliber work environment. You will become an integral part of OroraTech - a talented, international, open-minded team that is highly motivated to create impact. OroraTech gives you the opportunity to grow on a professional and personal level. Benefits include:<ul><li>Be part of the solution to climate change.</li><li>Flexible home office policy (2-3 days/week)</li><li>Attractive office and modern labs in Munich (obviously including complementary snacks/drinks/coffee).</li><li>Flexible working time. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? We can make all of that happen.</li><li>A responsible position with individual autonomy and design freedom.</li></ul>

OroraTech is a thermal data intelligence company headquartered in Munich, Germany, with the mission to create truth for a net-zero economy and protect our environment. Their leading Wildfire Solution is used by clients all over the globe, monitoring more than 160 million ha of forest. The service will be complemented by multipurpose thermal-infrared sensing nanosatellites with in-space artificial intelligence to improve real-time response and to improve continuous coverage. The first of its kind satellite was successfully launched in January 2022 and will be expanded to a fleet of 100 satellites over the following years. Founded in 2018, the company has grown to an international team of over 80 employees supported by private and institutional investors, the European Space Agency, and the governments of Germany and Bavaria.

Patent & Intellectual Property Manager (m/f/d)

The Mission OroraTech is the leading provider of real-time wildfire intelligence from space. Using proprietary thermal infrared imaging and AI-powered analytics, we enable governments, emergency services, and utilities to detect, monitor, and respond to wildfires faster and more effectively. Headquartered in Munich, we are building a global constellation of nanosatellites equipped with AI-enhanced thermal cameras, delivering automated wildfire detection, severe weather alerts, and a broad range of thermal applications. With a growing fleet of satellites in orbit and additional launches secured, OroraTech continues to expand its technological capabilities and market reach worldwide.Munich-based OroraTech is operating a constellation of nano-satellites with AI-powered thermal infrared cameras for automated wildfire detection, severe weather warnings and many other applications, as well as developing its own satellite platform for in-house and customer missions.&nbsp;After the successful FOREST missions and the eight-satellite OTC-P1 launch in March 2025, we’re now building a second orbital plane including fully in-house satellites under ESA’s Hellenic Fire-Satellite Program. What you’ll be doing <ul><li>Strategic IP Planning:&nbsp;Collaborate with R&amp;D, product, and leadership teams to align patent strategy with business goals and future technology roadmaps.</li><li>Patent Filing:&nbsp;Draft, coordinate, and oversee patent applications.</li><li>Patent Portfolio Management:&nbsp;Oversee the company’s existing patent portfolio, trademark portfolio, ensuring quality, coverage, and alignment with commercial and technical strategy.</li><li>Innovation Scouting:&nbsp;Proactively identify new, potentially patentable inventions through deep engagement with engineering and product teams.</li><li>Inventor Enablement:&nbsp;Coach and support technical staff in identifying innovations and preparing invention disclosures.</li><li>Process &amp; Culture Building:&nbsp;Develop internal processes and training to promote a strong innovation and IP culture.</li><li>Freedom to Operate (FTO):&nbsp;Conduct and coordinate FTO analyses to identify IP risks and ensure new products and technologies can be commercialized without infringing on third-party rights.</li></ul>External Coordination: Liaise with external patent attorneys and IP offices to manage filings, office actions, and strategy execution. Relevant Skills <ul><li>More than three years managing patent portfolios in tech, aerospace, Earth-observation, AI-powered sensors, or related deep-tech sectors.</li><li>Background in engineering with master’s degree in e.g., Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related field.</li><li>German Patentassessor qualification or comparable legal credential</li><li>Excellent communicator able to translate legal nuance into clear guidance for engineers and executives.</li><li>Project-management skills: prioritisation, budgeting, and deadline control.</li></ul> Our Benefits <ul><li>Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOP=Virtual Share Option Program)</li><li>Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung)&nbsp;</li><li>Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)</li><li>Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)</li><li>Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription</li><li>Free Deutschland ticket</li><li>Discount on lunch meals</li><li>Company bike via JobRad</li><li>Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area</li></ul> We Offer At OroraTech you can expect a down to earth, yet high-caliber work environment. You will become an integral part of OroraTech - a talented, international, open-minded team that is highly motivated to create impact. OroraTech gives you the opportunity to grow on a professional and personal level. Benefits include:<ul><li>Be part of the solution to climate change.</li><li>Flexible home office policy (2-3 days/week)</li><li>Attractive office and modern labs in Munich (obviously including complementary snacks/drinks/coffee).</li><li>Flexible working time. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? We can make all of that happen.</li><li>A responsible position with individual autonomy and design freedom.</li></ul>

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