Senior Communications & Marketing Manager

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability

At 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

Corporate Communications & Media Relations

• Develop and deliver communications strategies that support Hypersonica's business objectives, brand/reputation and growth ambitions, alongside the Director of Communications.
• Draft and coordinate press releases, media statements, executive briefing materials, Q&A documents and key messages.
• Build relationships with German and European media across technology, aerospace, defence, business and policy sectors.
• Support proactive and reactive media engagement, ensuring accurate, consistent and compelling representation of the company.
• Monitor media, industry developments and stakeholder sentiment relating to defence innovation, aerospace, deep tech and European security.

Marketing & Brand Development

• Support the development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns that increase awareness of Hypersonica among key target audiences.
• Strengthen and maintain brand positioning across all external communications and marketing channels.
• Develop content that showcases company milestones, technological achievements, partnerships, programme successes and company growth.
• Coordinate marketing materials including presentations, brochures, fact sheets, videos and digital assets.
• Support employer branding initiatives to attract high-calibre engineering, technical and commercial talent.

Digital Communications & Content

• Manage and develop content for the company website, LinkedIn and eventually other owned channels.
• Create engaging written, visual and multimedia content tailored to different stakeholder audiences.
• Maintain editorial calendars and coordinate campaign delivery across multiple channels.
• Track and analyse engagement, reach and audience sentiment to inform future communications and marketing activities.

Government, Industry & Stakeholder Communications

• Support communications related to government engagement, customer relationships, strategic partnerships and industry events as needed.
• Iterate and refine messaging aligned with German, European and NATO security, industrial and innovation priorities.
• Prepare briefing materials for executive leadership participating in conferences, site visits and public engagements.
• Coordinate closely with Business Development, Government Affairs and Programme teams to ensure messaging accuracy and consistency.

Events & Thought Leadership

• Support the planning and delivery of trade shows, conferences, customer engagements and corporate events.
• Identify opportunities to position Hypersonica's leaders and technical experts as thought leaders within the European defence and aerospace ecosystem.
• Develop speaking materials, articles, opinion pieces and conference content as needed.

Who you are

Essential

• Experience (6–8 years) in communications, marketing, public affairs or media.
• Experience working within defence, aerospace, deep technology, engineering, advanced manufacturing, national security or highly regulated industries.
• Strong German media literacy: understanding how mainstream media, defence media and industry audiences operate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and engaging communications.
• Experience managing digital communications channels and content programmes.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgement, attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Desirable

• Broader media literacy across European markets.
• Experience working with German federal ministries, defence organisations, research institutions or industry associations.
• Familiarity with European defence, aerospace and security ecosystems.
• Experience supporting VC-backed, scale-up or high-growth tech companies.
• Experience supporting senior executives or technical founders in external communications.
• Knowledge of employer branding and recruitment marketing.

Personal attributes

• Highly proactive and self-motivated.
• Curious, adaptable and intellectually engaged.
• Strong collaborator who can build relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Comfortable operating in an evolving, fast-growth environment.
• Passionate about innovation and Europe's future security and industrial capability.

What we offer

• A mission-driven environment working on one of Europe’s most ambitious defence technology programmes.
• The chance to work alongside some of the top experts in aerospace, propulsion, guidance, control, manufacturing and defence technology.
• High ownership from day one, with real responsibility and direct impact on company outcomes.
• A fast-paced, technically rigorous environment where decisions are made quickly and execution matters.
• A culture built around clarity, integrity, high standards and practical problem solving.
• Competitive compensation, including share options.
• The opportunity to help build a sovereign European hypersonic capability at a pivotal stage of company growth.