Weapon Systems Engineer in München

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability

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

• Lead Weapon System Integration: Own the full integration of our effects solutions into the overall system.
• Manage Interfaces: Take ownership of the interfaces that define the critical connections between the payload and the rest of the system.
• Execute System Trade-Offs: Lead cross-functional analysis to balance effectiveness requirements against system constraints, and present outcomes to your team.
• Develop Test & Evaluation Plans: Design and lead the validation and verification strategy for our products, including interaction with external stakeholders.
• Drive Design Decisions: Translate complex data into clear engineering requirements, optimizing the final seconds of flight.
• Support
• Technical

Reviews: Support technical reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR) and flight readiness reviews and ensure compliance with applicable defence and quality standards (e. g.

Mil-std, customer specifications).

Who You Are

• You have 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on weapon integration, aerospace, or complex kinetic systems.
• You have a proven track record of managing complex hardware/software interfaces and maintaining the overview to keep a multi-disciplinary team aligned.
• You are comfortable taking analytical data and using it to distil key parameters that influence the entire system's effectiveness.
• You thrive in high-pace, startup-like environments. You can build processes from scratch and navigate ambiguity without losing momentum.
• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

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, applicants must be an EU/NATO/German citizen and eligible for Security Clearance.

Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.