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

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.

• Strategic IP Planning: Collaborate with R&D, product, and leadership teams to align patent strategy with business goals and future technology roadmaps.

• Patent Filing: Draft, coordinate, and oversee patent applications.

• Patent Portfolio Management: Oversee the company’s existing patent portfolio, trademark portfolio, ensuring quality, coverage, and alignment with commercial and technical strategy.

• Innovation Scouting: Proactively identify new, potentially patentable inventions through deep engagement with engineering and product teams.

• Inventor Enablement: Coach and support technical staff in identifying innovations and preparing invention disclosures.

• Process & Culture Building: Develop internal processes and training to promote a strong innovation and IP culture.

• 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.

• More than three years managing patent portfolios in tech, aerospace, Earth-observation, AI-powered sensors, or related deep-tech sectors.

• Background in engineering with master’s degree in e.g., Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related field.

• German Patentassessor qualification or comparable legal credential

• Excellent communicator able to translate legal nuance into clear guidance for engineers and executives.

• Project-management skills: prioritisation, budgeting, and deadline control.

• Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOP=Virtual Share Option Program)
• Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung) 
• Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)
• Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)
• Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription
• Free Deutschland ticket
• Discount on lunch meals
• Company bike via JobRad
• Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area

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:

• Be part of the solution to climate change.

• Flexible home office policy (2-3 days/week)

• Attractive office and modern labs in Munich (obviously including complementary snacks/drinks/coffee).

• Flexible working time. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? We can make all of that happen.

• A responsible position with individual autonomy and design freedom.