Senior Communications & Marketing Manager

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. Overview: The Communications & Marketing Manager will play a central role in shaping and executing Hypersonica's communications and marketing activities from our headquarters in Germany. This is a hands-on role for an experienced communications professional who is equally comfortable developing strategic narratives, creating compelling content, supporting media engagement, and driving marketing initiatives that strengthen Hypersonica's profile among customers, partners, investors, policymakers and future employees. Operating at the intersection of advanced technology, defence innovation, engineering and public policy, you will help translate highly complex technical programmes into clear, credible and engaging communications for a broad range of audiences. You will work closely with leadership, business development, government affairs, engineering teams and external partners to enhance awareness of Hypersonica's mission, capabilities and impact. What you’ll do Corporate Communications & Media Relations Develop and deliver communications strategies that support Hypersonica's business objectives, brand/reputation and growth ambitions, alongside the Director of Communications. Draft and coordinate press releases, media statements, executive briefing materials, Q&A documents and key messages. Build relationships with German and European media across technology, aerospace, defence, business and policy sectors. Support proactive and reactive media engagement, ensuring accurate, consistent and compelling representation of the company. Monitor media, industry developments and stakeholder sentiment relating to defence innovation, aerospace, deep tech and European security. Marketing & Brand Development Support the development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns that increase awareness of Hypersonica among key target audiences. Strengthen and maintain brand positioning across all external co