Aiko

AIKO is the first European company to deploy deep learning algorithms in orbit, specializing in autonomous decision-making, payload management, failure detection, and mission planning for the space industry. Their business model focuses on AI-powered software solutions that optimize space missions, delivering over 50% efficiency gains. Key products include orbital_OLIVER for autonomous satellite operations, gifted_GENE for predictive maintenance and real-time analysis, clear_CHARLES and clear_CHLOE for autonomous onboard data processing of passive and active payloads respectively, and dynamic_DANA for autonomous onboard maneuvering and in-orbit servicing. AIKO has a strong R&D core, a team of over 40 professionals, and has raised over €6 million to scale growth in Europe and the USA, positioning itself as a leading company in upstream space applications.

Artificial IntelligenceDeep LearningIn-Orbit ServicingMission PlanningOnboard Data ProcessingPredictive MaintenanceSatellite AutonomySpace Technologyaikospace.com

Aiko

Artificial IntelligenceDeep LearningIn-Orbit ServicingMission PlanningOnboard Data ProcessingPredictive MaintenanceSatellite AutonomySpace Technologyaikospace.com

HQTurin, IT

Team Size76

Open Jobs7

Total Funding$7M

Latest Fundraiselast year

TL;DR

What they do: AI-powered autonomy software for satellites and space operations

Founded: 2017

Employees: 74

Funding (reported): ≈ €6.5–7M (Series A activity in 2024)

Flagship products: orbital_OLIVER, gifted_GENE, clear_CHARLES/CHLOE, dynamic_DANA

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Company Overview

Problem Domain

Autonomy, payload processing, predictive maintenance, and mission planning for small satellites and space operations.

Founded

2017

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Tech Stack

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Funding Track Record

Series A- 2024-10-09

€3.5M

Series A announced to accelerate growth in Europe and the USA

Series A (additional tranche)- 2025-02-01

€0.52M

Reported tranche increasing Series A/total disclosed funding

Investor Signal

“Club degli Investitori; Creative Destruction Lab (CDL); Deep Ocean Capital; Primo Capital; Simon Fiduciaria”

Join the Team

Space Systems Engineer - Technical Business Development

On-SiteToulouse (31), FR

On-Site • Toulouse (31), FR

Overview

AIKO is seeking a highly skilled Space Systems Engineer to join our French team as Technical Business Development Engineer.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the company’s technical strategy in France, supporting both strategic and operational activities across national and European programs.
The role as System Engineer will also include project management and coordination of National and European projects, ensuring proper follow-up of ongoing activities and alignment with program objectives. The candidate will be responsible for representing AIKO in front of partners, clients, and institutions, strengthening the company’s positioning in the French and European space ecosystem.
The candidate will also contribute to technical business development, by understanding market needs, anticipating future trends in relation to AIKO’s technologies, adapting the company’s strategy, and supporting the preparation and writing of competitive proposals.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Full-timeSan Francisco, US

Full-time • San Francisco, US

DevOps Engineer

InternshipNew York, US

Internship • New York, US

Machine Learning Engineer

Part-timeCambridge, GB

Part-time • Cambridge, GB

Software Engineer

Full-timeHamburg, DE

Full-time • Hamburg, DE

Technical Writer

Full-timeBerlin, DE

Full-time • Berlin, DE

DevOps Engineer

Part-timeJerusalem

Part-time • Jerusalem

Work closely with the French Country Manager, CTO and AIKO’s product managers to define and implement the French technical strategy.
Act as a technical representative, supporting the business team in customer and partner interactions.
Manage ongoing projects with ESA, CNES, the European Commission, and other institutions.
Supervise and mentor ongoing PhD research activities.
Provide technical support in drafting proposals and bids.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects.

Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in space systems engineering.
Strong knowledge of the space sector.
Experience with project management and technical leadership.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and representation skills.
Native French speaker.
Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Preferred Experience

Expertise in Artificial Intelligence applications for space

AIKO provides the following benefits, in addition to the retribution:

Electronic restaurant tickets
Health insurance with 50% of the cost paid by the company
Flexible working hours, and remote working is available.
Duvet Day
Wellness Package (Gym and Psychotherapy)
Access to courses for skills improvement

Hiring Process:
The interview process for this role will somewhat look like:

1st Stage: Interview with our People & Talent
2nd Stage: Interview with our France Country Manager
We hopefully make you an offer!

AIKO is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all
backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Research shows that women or people belonging to minorities often don't apply to
roles they don't feel they match 100% of the requirements. If this posting is
interesting to you, we encourage you to apply even if it is not a perfect match! We are
looking for real people, not robots!

AIKO is a cutting-edge deep-tech company founded in 2017. We specialize in developing advanced automation software tailored for space missions, empowering humanity's ambitions beyond Earth's orbit. Our mission is to revolutionize the space industry by providing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety in space exploration endeavors.

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