Chief of Staff / Director CEO Office

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability At Hypersonica , we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast. By joining Hypersonica , you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously. We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence. 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 defe