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 Stand up and run a lean, effective Quality Management System suitable for a fast-iterating hypersonic hardware programme, aligned to an AS9100 pathway without adding bureaucracy. Own the nonconformance process end to end: containment, root cause, corrective actions, and prevention (NCR, MRB, concessions) with tight turnaround times. Build the quality backbone for prototype to flight hardware, including inspection planning, traceability, and documentation discipline that supports test and readiness reviews. Drive supplier quality for critical components: onboarding criteria, audits (as needed), incoming inspection standards, supplier performance tracking, and rapid resolution of escapes. Partner with engineering and manufacturing to embed DFM/DFA + quality by design early, so we don’t “inspect quality in” later. Define and maintain pragmatic measurement and calibration controls (as appropriate) and ensure controlled processes for special processes where relevant. Create simple quality dashboards that leadership actually uses: escape rate, NCR cycle time, top defect drivers, supplier OTD/quality trends. Be hands-on in the build. When something is off, you are on the floor with
