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. 

• 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

• 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

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.