ISR Development Engineer

Overview

About Hades Hades is a modern mining company on a mission to transform how the world accesses critical resources and energy. Founded in 2025, we’re developing ultra-deep drilling technologies that push the limits of what’s possible underground. Based in Munich, we’ve raised €20M in pre-seed and seed funding from leading European resilience investors. We’re now building a world-class team to bring this vision to life.

Why Join Hades?

At Hades, you\'ll be part of a high-growth, high-impact deep-tech startup making a tangible difference. Our mission is critical: to secure sovereignty for Europe through the responsible and efficient extraction of vital materials and energy. We offer:

• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to solving global challenges related to resource scarcity and energy independence.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work at the forefront of ultra-deep drilling, leveraging advanced engineering and innovative approaches.
• Growth Potential: Join a rapidly expanding company with significant opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial setting in the heart of Munich.
• Purpose-Driven Mission: Be part of a team dedicated to a sustainable and secure future for Europe.

The Role

As a (Senior) ISR Development Engineer at Hades, you will play a key role in building our In-Situ Recovery (ISR / ISL) business line. You will design, evaluate, and develop ISR systems and support the integration of our novel drilling technology into real extraction environments. This is an early, high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape core technology and strategy from day one. You will work closely with the technical founding team and a multidisciplinary group of engineers, geologists, and scientists to develop next-generation ISR extraction systems.

We Are Seeking a Highly Motivated Individual Who Possesses

• Proven ISR expertise (minimum 3 years experience in In-Situ Recovery / In-Situ Leaching)
• Experience in deposit evaluation, hydrogeological modelling, and flow analysis
• Capability in designing leaching strategies and process concepts
• Experience with pilot wellfield planning and engineering
• Understanding of environmental and risk assessment for ISR projects
• Ability to analyze and optimize complex subsurface and process systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Willingness to reside in the greater Munich area

What Sets You Apart

• Experiment-driven and solution-oriented mindset
• Systems-level thinking across geology and process engineering
• Interest in emerging extraction technologies

Why Hades?

We offer:

• An opportunity to make a huge impact on the future of Europe by increasing resilience and providing a path to resource and energy sovereignty
• A human-centered company culture with super nice and supportive colleagues
• A great sense of community through team events and fun in and outside the office
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and contributing to a more sustainable future, we encourage you to apply now.