About this role
Job description
Fortaegis is a fast-scaling, highly ambitious and cutting-edge semiconductor company. We are looking for an accomplished scientific grant writer/proposal manager to join our research team at Fortaegis. As a leader in security semiconductors with a strong focus on security technologies, we aim to secure competitive funding for innovative R&D projects.
We are looking for candidates with not only an exceptional skillset, but also an exceptional mindset, willing to go above and beyond to make our breakthrough product even better.
Job requirements
Education: PhD or Master's in Engineering, Bioengineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
Experience: Demonstrated track record in writing successful grant proposals (EU H2020/HORIZON Europe, ESA, national programs)
Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of automotive technologies, security semiconductors, or related fields
Skills: Exceptional scientific writing, project budgeting, consortium coordination, proposal management
Job responsibilities
Identify and target funding opportunities across EU, national, and international programs
Lead development of compelling technical proposals (work packages, innovation impact, implementation plans)
Coordinate with internal R&D teams to articulate visions and technical approaches
Manage grant consortia, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
Stay current on emerging funding trends and program priorities
Additional information
We seek a candidate with:
- Advanced scientific/engineering education (PhD preferred)
- Technical understanding of health technologies + security domains
- Proven success in securing research/grant funding (especially EU programs)
The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to participate in shaping the design of our groundbreaking product, contributing to the development of ultra-secure and high-performance SoC designs. They will be part of a dynamic and innovative team, working in a collaborative and challenging environment at the forefront of the semiconductor technology.
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