Skeleton Technologies, a company redefining energy for a net-zero future, is looking for a Technical Grants Writer (m/f/x). You will thrive at the intersection of advanced technology, public funding, and innovation strategy. As part of our grants team, you will contribute to fundraising strategies, support investor engagement, and assist in key corporate finance initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Support the preparation and development of compelling, high-quality grant proposals for EU and national funding programs.
- Translate complex technical content (e.g., energy storage systems, graphene materials, power electronics) into clear, persuasive narratives.
- Own all written sections of the proposal, including technical descriptions, impact, innovation, and implementation plans.
- Coordinate inputs from R&D, Engineering, Product, and Finance teams while maintaining consistency and clarity in the final proposal.
- Ensure alignment with funder guidelines, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements.
- Manage proposal timelines and internal workflows to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Support the creation of reusable content libraries and assist with reporting for awarded grants as needed.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a technical or scientific field (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Materials Science) or in Communications with proven experience writing for technical audiences.
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience with key EU funding instruments such as the Innovation Fund, IPCEI, EIC, etc.
- Demonstrated success in writing and winning competitive grants from EU-level programs.
- Ability to work with highly technical content (e.g., thermal behavior of ultracapacitors, graphene characterization, powertrain integration) and synthesize it for non-technical evaluators.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and project coordination skills.
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with executive leadership and external stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and high strategic impact.
- Very strong fluency in English in both verbal and writing.
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Finance team and the grants team, working within a flat hierarchy culture where helpfulness among colleagues is a daily practice.
Benefits & Compensation
- A flat hierarchy culture.
- Training budget to expand knowledge and competencies.
- Helpfulness among colleagues as a daily practice.
- A motivating opportunity for continuous growth.
- An additional day off every year for your birthday.
Work Mode
This role is a local-country position. Open locations include Tallinn (Estonia), Markranstädt (Germany), Varkaus (Finland), Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Helsinki (Finland), Lappeenranta (Finland), and Toulouse (France).
Skeleton Technologies fosters a great working atmosphere and is an equal opportunity employer.
