Invitation to Join Phigi’s Advisory Board

Job title:

Invitation to Join Phigi’s Advisory Board

Company:

PHIGI

Job description

Your Role as an Industrial Board AdvisorAs a member of Phigi’s Industrial Advisory Board, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction and accelerating its growth. Your expertise and insights will be invaluable as we navigate the complexities of the space industry, identify market opportunities, and develop innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Guidance: Provide guidance on market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.
• Industry Connections: Leverage your network to facilitate partnerships, collaborations, and customer acquisition.
• Technical Expertise: Offer technical feedback and insights on product development and technology roadmaps.
• Business Development: Assist in identifying funding opportunities and strategic alliances.

You areAn experienced industry leader with a passion for innovation and a commitment to shaping the future of space.

• Experienced Industry Leader: A seasoned professional with a proven track record of success in the space, aerospace, or related industries.
• Strategic Visionary: A forward-thinking individual with a deep understanding of market dynamics and technological advancements.
• Technical Acumen: Possessing a strong technical background and a keen interest in emerging space technologies.
• Passion for Innovation: A commitment to driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space.

Why Phigi?Phigi offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering venture that is redefining the future of space. By joining our Advisory Board, you will:

• Shape the Future of Space: Contribute to the development of groundbreaking technology that will transform the space industry.
• Make a Tangible Impact: Help drive innovation and create solutions that will benefit humanity.
• Collaborate with Leading Experts: Work alongside a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence.
• Gain Exposure to Cutting-Edge Technology: Stay at the forefront of space technology and gain insights into the latest developments.

Phigi: Pioneering Programmable Matter for In-Orbit ServicingPhigi is a spin-off from the FEMTO-ST laboratory and the University of Michigan. The company is developing a new energy-independent electrostatic actuator technology to equip its in-orbit service microrobots. At the forefront of a groundbreaking space revolution, we specialize in developing programmable matter composed of autonomous microbots, designed to transform in-orbit satellite servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. Our innovative technology has the potential to extend satellite lifespans, optimize space infrastructure and logistics, expected to accumulate a market of $10 billion by 2032, and pave the way for a new era of space exploration and sustainability.Phigi’s microbots represent a paradigm shift in space operations, offering unprecedented flexibility and adaptability. By harnessing the power of electrostatic actuation and intelligent control, our microbots can self-assemble, reconfigure, and perform a wide range of tasks in the challenging space environment.Our TeamRémy Tribhout: Rémy is responsible for the strategy of the company. He works with customers to assess their needs in order to adapt and translate developments into a value proposition with a high perceived value for these customers. Rémy holds a DUT in Services et Réseaux de Communication from Université Sorbonne-Paris-Nord, an Engineering Diploma in Computing and Networks specialized in IoT from INSA Toulouse, and a Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris. With 4 years of experience as a systems engineer at Thales SIX GTS, expatriated to design and deploy the 2nd line of the Panama metro, and 3 years as a research engineer at the FEMTO-ST Institute, Rémy easily understands industrial, academic and commercial issues. This triple profile makes him the ideal actor to develop strategic partnerships and commercial relationships, ensuring consistency between technical feasibility and customer needs.Julien Bourgeois: Julien Bourgeois is the international leader in programmable matter research for 10 years, recognized expert in intelligent and distributed MEMS, creator of the Programmable Matter consortium in 5 countries. Currently professor at the Université de Franche-Comté, researcher at the Franche Comte Electronique Mecanique Thermique Optique Sciences and Technologies (Femto- ST) Institute (UMR CNRS 6174) and lecturer in modular robotics at Harvard, he has supervised more than 17 PhD students in 20 years and directed the computer science department (DISC, 65 permanent staff) for 5 years.

• David Blaauw: David Blaauw is the inventor of the world’s smallest computer, adapted for Phigi microrobots. He brings to the company over 20 years of research experience in ultra-high performance, low power nanoscale integrated circuits. David is the author of 75 patents, the director of 50 Ph.D. theses in 10 years, a multi-awarded researcher with an h-index of 98, and the founder of 3 startups for which he has helped raise over $400M in 2021.

The start-up is not yet incorporated, but we are planning to launch it in July 2025.

Expected salary

Location

Besançon, Doubs

Job date

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:08:24 GMT

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