Technology Market Research & Business Development Assistant

Technology Market Research & Business Development Assistant

(Part-Time / Remote)

Job Summary

PyramidTech is seeking a motivated research assistant to support the identification of market opportunities, customer needs, competitive landscapes, and funding opportunities in semiconductor IP, FPGA/ASIC design, Edge AI, aerospace, medical devices, and automotive electronics.

The position is ideal for senior undergraduate students, graduate students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals interested in technology commercialization and innovation.

ResponsibilitiesMarket Research

Conduct market studies for semiconductor IP products and engineering services.
Estimate TAM, SAM, and SOM for potential products.
Analyze industry trends in FPGA, ASIC, AI hardware, and embedded systems.
Identify emerging opportunities in aerospace, defense, medical devices, and automotive markets.

Competitive Intelligence

Research competing companies and products.
Compare features, pricing models, and target customers.
Identify gaps and unmet market needs.

Customer Discovery

Build lists of potential customers and partners.
Research companies that may benefit from PyramidTech solutions.
Summarize customer pain points and application areas.

Funding Opportunity Tracking

Monitor SBIR/STTR, ITIDA, QNRF, Horizon Europe, and other grant programs.
Maintain a database of relevant opportunities and deadlines.
Prepare summaries of funding calls.

Proposal Support

Assist in preparing commercialization sections.
Collect supporting market data and references.
Prepare figures, tables, and presentation materials.

Reporting

Produce concise weekly and monthly reports.
Present findings clearly using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Preferred QualificationsEducation

Senior undergraduate, MSc student, or recent graduate in:
Engineering
Business Administration
Technology Management
Marketing
Computer Science

Skills

Strong analytical and research skills.
Excellent written English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to summarize technical information clearly.
Familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, etc.) is a plus.
Semiconductor or electronics knowledge is a plus but not required.

Desired Personal Traits

Curious and self-motivated.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Able to work independently.
Comfortable learning unfamiliar technical topics.

Work Arrangement

Part-time, remote.
Flexible hours (10–20 hours/week).
Suitable for students.
Opportunity to grow into a Business Development or Technology Strategy role.

Example Deliverables

Each month, the assistant may be expected to provide:

One market opportunity report.
One competitor analysis report.
A list of potential customers.
A list of active grant opportunities.
TAM/SAM/SOM analysis for one proposed product.
A presentation summarizing key findings.

About PyramidTech

PyramidTech develops advanced FPGA, ASIC, and verification solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive applications, with growing focus on reusable semiconductor IP, Edge AI, and reliability-aware hardware design.

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