What you'll do
- PMO & Business Ops:
- Drive our thematic goals framework and make Hypersonica's output measurable.
- Bring structure to resource planning and ensure goal alignment across functions.
- Act as interface between executive management and operational teams.
- Cross-functional Alignment:
- Support the coordination between e.g., international subsidiaries (i.e., Germany/UK), including leadership.
- Drive internal communication and cross-functional alignment.
- Partnerships & Internationalisation:
- Support in establishing new (business) opportunities after first initiation by our CEO.
- Navigate complex technology ecosystems and build strategic relationships with industry partners, customers, OEMs, and other key stakeholders across these markets.
- Fundraising & Investor Relations:
- Manage stakeholder communications, board prep, investor materials.
- Strategic/ Special Projects:
- Ensure execution of CEO-driven workstreams.
- Run CEO-level initiatives, projects, and reporting.
Who you are
3–7 years in strategy roles (preferably in startups or high-pressure environments), tier 1 consulting, investment banking, or operations..
Strong exposure to fast-paced or unstructured environments; ability to self-manage and execute independently.
High ownership mentality and a bias for action.
Strong analytical & organizational skills; can structure complex, ambiguous problems.
Comfort working at the intersection of technical and non-technical teams.
Ability to handle sensitive & confidential information with discretion & integrity
German B2
Willingness to relocate / be onsite in Munich
What we offer
A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.
Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.
High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.
A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.
A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.
Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.
Skills Required
- 3-7 years of experience in strategy roles, preferably in startups or high-pressure environments, tier-one consulting, investment banking, or operations
- Experience operating effectively in fast-paced or unstructured environments
- Ability to self-manage and execute independently
- Strong ownership mentality and bias for action
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to structure complex and ambiguous problems
- Comfort working at the intersection of technical and non-technical teams
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity
- German language proficiency at B2 level
- Willingness to relocate to Munich or work onsite in Munich
What We Do
Hypersonica is a mission-driven European defense and aerospace company that develops next-generation hypersonic systems for military and civilian applications. Founded in 2023, the company aims to equip European allies with sovereign, cost-effective hypersonic strike capabilities. By utilizing a modular architecture and rapid iteration, they significantly reduce development costs and timelines, focusing on enhancing Europe's defense autonomy and technological independence in a complex global security environment.
