Your mission
* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support company growth and defense contracts
* Ensure compliance with ITAR, FAR/DFARS, NATO procurement policies, and government funding regulations
* Develop cost control strategies and optimize financial structures for UAV production and SaaS monetization
* Manage cash flow, financial reporting, and risk assessments for large-scale defense projects
* Support fundraising, grant applications, and investor relations for venture-backed and government-funded initiatives
* Collaborate with sales, legal, and government affairs teams to structure pricing models and contract negotiations
* Lead M&A evaluations, joint ventures, and strategic financial partnerships in the defense sector
* Implement financial controls, audits, and ERP systems to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy
Your profile
* 7+ years experience in financial management, accounting, or investment strategy
* Expertise in defense procurement, cost-plus contracts, and compliance with government regulations
* Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and risk management
* Experience with ERP systems, financial modeling, and cost optimization strategies
* Knowledge of tax planning, international financial structures, and export control regulations
Nice to have
* Background in aerospace, defense, or deep-tech financial management
* Experience in raising capital, venture funding, or government grant applications (DARPA, NATO, EU defense programs)
* Familiarity with dual-use technology funding and commercial expansion strategies
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.