About the role
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. \n
What you'll do Build the baseline for Hypersonica’s manufacturing controls platform. Developing standards on a PLC and controls component level Establish partnerships with component suppliers and create preferred standards and preferred component lists Create controls specifications for manufacturing equipment vendors and line integrators Support integration of in-line hardware and controls into enterprise and manufacturing execution systems and ensure data continuity between systems Work closely with manufacturing engineering and operations to capture use cases and
requirements towards the controls systems. Collaborate with Quality and Data Engineering to define methods and tools to capture critical process information and data in line and ensure traceability
requirements. Develop code standards / templates to be used by line integrators and equipment manufacturers. Create buy-off and testing
requirements with regards to functionality, performance and safety, to be achieved during FAT / SAT from a controls perspective. Lead and work with international vendors and integrators to secure state-of-the-art equipment for production, supervision and testing. Produce and maintain clear documentation, including code, specifications, and design justifications. Act as a technically credible problem‑solver in ambiguous environments, closing decisions and keeping programs moving at pace.
