What you'll do
Define seeker system requirements and manage interfaces with flight control, avionics, and ground segment teams.
Support seeker hardware/software integration and test campaigns.
Analyze test and flight data to validate seeker performance against requirements.
Collaborate with suppliers and partners on seeker component development and qualification.
Maintain technical documentation in line with requirements.
Design, model, and analyze seeker subsystem performance at the systems level (e.g. signal processing, detection/tracking performance).
Who you are
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Experience with sensor systems, signal processing, or guidance/tracking algorithms.
Familiarity with systems engineering methodology (requirements management, verification & validation).
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink or comparable modelling tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 testing and operational activities 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.
Security and Eligibility Requirement
Due to the nature of the work done at Hypersonica, applicants must be an EU/Nato/German citizen and be eligible for Security Clearance.
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Experience with sensor systems, signal processing, or guidance and tracking algorithms
- Familiarity with systems engineering methodology, including requirements management and verification and validation
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, or comparable modeling tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- EU, NATO, or German citizenship
- Eligibility for security clearance
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.
