Example Company
Software engineer
- Location
- San Francisco
- Type
- Full time
- Compensation
- $150k-$200k
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Join a team building useful software. Work closely with engineering and design to turn new ideas into products.
Loading job details
Avionics Systems Lead
- Location
- Munich
- Type
- Full time
- Posted
- 1MO AGO
About the role
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
-
Own the avionics system architecture - power distribution, data buses, sensor integration, and flight computer - across the vehicle program lifecycle.
-
Define avionics requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and verification & validation plans in line with requirements.
-
Lead a small team of avionics engineers and technicians; coordinate closely with GNC, propulsion, and structures leads.
-
Drive avionics AIT planning, including test procedure authorship and anomaly/root-cause resolution.
-
Manage supplier relationships for avionics components (flight computers, sensors, actuators, harnessing), including sourcing and qualification.
-
Support flight readiness reviews and post-test/post-flight data analysis.
-
Ensure avionics designs and documentation are handled in line with applicable export control classifications.
Who you are
-
Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
-
Proven track record leading avionics system design and integration on complex vehicles (aerospace, defence, automotive, or comparable high-reliability domain).
-
Strong knowledge of avionics architectures: power distribution, data buses (e.g. CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet), sensor integration, flight computers.
-
Experience leading AIT processes and test campaigns.
-
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination 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 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.
Security and Eligibility Requirement
- Due to the nature of the work we undertake, applicants must be a EU/Nato/German citizen, and be eligible for German Security Clearance.
