Avionics AIT 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 • Own Avionics Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) delivery, ensuring avionics hardware is built, integrated, and verified correctly from component level through vehicle integration. • Develop avionics assembly, integration, and test procedures directly from requirements and engineering drawings. • Translate design intent into clear, executable build instructions, defining tooling, torque specifications, parts, consumables, work sequences, and verification steps. • Define and maintain avionics wiring, harness, and pinout diagrams, ensuring correct electrical interfaces and configuration control. • Develop and own avionics assembly procedures for components, sub‑assemblies, and vehicle‑level integration. • Create and execute avionics test procedures, validating functionality, interfaces, and readiness prior to higher‑level integration. • Ensure avionics AIT activities meet quality, reliability, and safety standards, suitable for aerospace and defence environments. • Work closely with avionics design, systems, and vehicle AIT teams to resolve integration issues and close design‑for‑integration gaps. • Identify and ensure availability of tools, fixtures, consumables, and test equipment required to support build and integration activities. • Support production of consistent, repeatable avionics builds by enforcing process discipline and configuration control. • Own avionics‑related non‑conformance identification, documentation, and resolution, feeding lessons learned back into design and process updates. • Enable smooth progression from bench‑level avionics testing to vehicle‑level integration Who you are • An Avionics AIT Manager or Senior Avionics Integration Engineer with hands‑on experience in electronics or electrical assembly environments. • Background in aerospace avionics manufacturing and assembly is preferred, with automotive electronics experience also acceptable. • Experienced developing avionics wiring diagrams, harness definitions, and pinouts. • Comfortable creating and executing avionics assembly and test procedures from engineering drawings and requirements. • Strong understanding of electronic hardware build processes, tooling, torque control, and workmanship standards. • Detail‑oriented with a strong instinct for process discipline, quality, and repeatability. • Comfortable working across disciplines, coordinating with design, systems, and vehicle integration teams. • Hands‑on and pragmatic, able to support build and testing activities directly when required. • Confident managing multiple avionics workstreams and maintaining configuration control under schedule pressure. • Motivated by taking complex avionics systems from drawings to integrated, verified, flight‑ready hardware. What we offer • A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security. • Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow. • High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes. • A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions. • A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly. • Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy. At Hypersonica, every hire raises the bar. We are deliberately small, intensely capable, and deeply mission-driven. If this role feels like a strong fit, or if you believe you bring something exceptional that goes beyond the description, we encourage you to apply. Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential. You can apply directly to this role or reach out to Nathan Sweeney, Head of Talent. We review every application and aim to respond to all candidates within two weeks, whether the answer is yes or no. Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow