Patent Engineer

Sateliot is a Barcelona-based satellite company with one goal: connect everything, everywhere. Founded in 2018, we've built the first satellite constellation that lets standard commercial devices communicate directly from space. Our technology bridges the gaps that terrestrial networks will never reach, bringing affordable and secure connectivity to industries, governments, and communities across the planet.

Learn more: https://sateliot.space/

About the team & this role

Sateliot is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Patent Engineer to join our intellectual property team. Working closely with our R&D engineers, you will identify patentable inventions, draft and prosecute patent applications, and contribute to the strategic management of our IP portfolio. A unique opportunity to develop your career at the forefront of 5G/6G non-terrestrial networks and space technology.

What you'll do

• Support inventors in the preparation and evaluation of invention disclosures, leading internal invention harvesting and review meetings.

• Draft patent applications in collaboration with inventors and external counsel, translating complex technical concepts into strong, well-structured claims.

• Conduct prior art, patentability, and freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches using relevant patent databases and tools.

• Manage and monitor the prosecution of the patent portfolio, including designing the strategy and coordinating responses to office actions worldwide.

• Track filing deadlines, maintenance fees, and procedural milestones, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the patent portfolio records.

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Detail-driven and well-organised, combining analytical thinking, precise technical writing, and the discipline to track deadlines and maintain accurate records.

• Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., LLMs) as part of daily work to support research, analysis, and documentation tasks.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (R&D, legal, business).

• Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.

Bonus if you have

• Previous experience in an IP department or patent law firm, in-house or as a trainee.

• Basic knowledge of European, PCT, and international patent systems and procedures (EPO, WIPO, national offices).

• Familiarity with patent search and analytics databases (e.g., Espacenet, Minesoft Origin).

• Technical background in space systems, satellite communications, and/or mobile telecommunication networks (e.g., 3GPP 4G/5G, non-terrestrial networks).

How we work

We lead with humility, move fast, and take ownership. We collaborate without ego and measure ourselves by real impact, not titles or hierarchy. We hire people who already live these values.

What we offer

• Real impact on one of Europe’s most ambitious space projects.

• Growth: we cover 50% of courses or master’s degrees (up to 5% of your salary), plus Spanish and Catalan classes.

• Health & balance: 50% on private health insurance and Urban Sports Club, a flexible schedule, and hybrid work, we focus on results, not hours.

• Flexible Compensation: flexible compensation through Cobee (meal, transport, kindergarten).

• A truly global team: 20+ nationalities building something genuinely new - and genuinely nice to work with. Great vibes, real teamwork.

• A real welcome: a dedicated buddy from day one.

• Life outside work: we organize leisure and sports activities both during and outside working hours - because great teams connect beyond the screen.

• Catering: if you don't have time to cook, we partner with a catering company so a freshmeal is sorted, no need to think about it.

• Parking: on-site parking at the office, with Sateliot covering 50% of the cost - plus free bike parking if you prefer to pedal in.

Sound like you?

Apply now!

Sateliot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without discrimination on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.