Projekt Manager in Residence – Autonomous Defense Systems (m/f/d)

What we offer

• Direct exposure to startup strategy and project management
• Learning in state‑of‑the‑art technologies, e.g. robotics, AI‑perception, autonomy, drones
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and engineering team
• Hands‑on experience in partnerships and strategic projects
• Enjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture

Your mission

In that role you will support our technical team lead in robotics in the daily business of developing innovative counter‑UAV products for defense in an agile development environment.

In the team you will be the central point of organization, helping structure ongoing work, coordinate partners and suppliers, and ensure that activities progress smoothly across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Working in a technical environment, you will facilitate communication, track progress, and support the preparation of key milestones such as integrations, tests, and demonstrations. Your role is to ensure that topics are followed through, priorities remain clear, and deliverables are aligned.

Your tasks in detail

• Conduct hardware and component research (e.g., sensors, cameras, robotics parts)
• Coordinate and communicate with suppliers and partners, ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, and expectations
• Organize and support tests, demonstrations, and integration activities
• Provide operational support in daily team activities (planning, follow‑ups, documentation)
• Support project management in:
  • task structuring
  • progress tracking
  • risk and dependency follow‑up
• Prepare and document meetings, decisions, and action items
• Facilitate communication between engineering teams and external partners

Your profile

• 2–3 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or technical environments
• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field with exposure to technical projects
• Interest in robotics, autonomous systems and hardware/software projects

Skills

• Strong communication, organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and topics in parallel
• Clear and structured communication
• Comfortable working in a technical environment and interacting with engineers
• Ability to understand high‑level technical topics (no deep expertise required)

Mindset

• Reliable, analytical and detail‑oriented
• Proactive and solution‑oriented
• Able to bring structure and clarity
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced and evolving environment
• Agile mindset

Nice to have

• Experience working with suppliers or external partners
• Exposure to robotics, embedded systems, or engineering projects
• Basic understanding of software or system architectures
• Familiarity with SCRUM, project management tools or workflows

What else

• Ownership: you proactively drive topics forward, even beyond your formal scope
• Quality standards: you bring structure, clarity, and reliability to complex projects
• Startup drive: you operate effectively in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments
• Mission alignment: genuine motivation to contribute to defense‑relevant, safety‑critical systems
• Eligibility: nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is required