Your mission
* Lead and manage large-scale defense programs focused on NATO and government-funded UAV and counter-drone projects
* Oversee contract negotiations, compliance, and execution of military procurement programs
* Develop and maintain relationships with NATO, defense ministries, and government agencies to secure funding and contracts
* Ensure adherence to ITAR, EAR, BAFA, NATO procurement policies, and defense acquisition regulations
* Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, legal, finance, and regulatory affairs, to meet contract deliverables
* Identify and pursue funding opportunities, grants, and defense R&D programs (e.g., EDF, DARPA, DIU, EU Horizon)
* Manage project timelines, budgets, and risk assessments to ensure successful contract execution
* Represent the company at defense industry events, NATO summits, and government briefings
Your profile
* 5+ years experience in defense program management, government contracting, or military procurement
* Strong knowledge of NATO procurement frameworks, FMS (Foreign Military Sales), and defense grants
* Proven experience in managing multi-million-dollar government defense projects
* Familiarity with defense regulatory frameworks (ITAR, DFARS, NIST 800-171, FAR/DFAR compliance)
* Ability to navigate military funding structures, joint programs, and classified projects
* Excellent skills in stakeholder management, contract negotiation, and strategic planning
Nice to have
* Background in UAV, counter-UAV, electronic warfare (EW), or military aerospace programs
* Experience working with defense primes, military alliances, and classified procurement programs
* Knowledge of dual-use technology funding and international defense cooperation agreements
Why us?
Join us to shape the future of AI-driven defense!
Do you feel that you fit the description, but don't think you fulfill all the criteria 100%? Apply to us anyway.
We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form.
The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.
About us
We are a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting-edge innovation, and drive to use your skills to create next generation solutions, this is an opportunity for you!
What We Do: We are developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams, working together to address emerging security challenges. Our primary mission is to defend against AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale, such as drone swarms and other UXVs.
Who We Are: Based in Munich, Berlin and Bochum we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture—valuing the collaboration that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.