Technical Manager (m/f/d) Instrument Units

Location: Immenstaad, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; frequent short-notice travel within Europe is required.

Company

hirify.global develops high-end space technology, including laser interferometric instruments in collaboration with international partners and institutes.

What you will do

• Act as the primary responsible contact for the subcontractor assigned to an interferometric instrument unit, such as a frequency reference system.
• Coordinate, implement, and monitor subcontractor development activities.
• Conduct technical assessments and perform shadow engineering when necessary.
• Collaborate with engineers across the company as part of the payload team.
• Negotiate change requests, manage contract change notices, and ensure compliance with contractual quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Report to the project manager and organize and lead technical meetings and project reviews.

Requirements

• Proven experience in development and project management for space projects: at least 3 years in each area and at least 5 years in total.
• Strong understanding of laser-optical systems, such as cavities, or electrical units, such as ICUs.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to build trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and foster an inclusive culture.
• Eligibility for clearance by the recognized authorities is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Europe on short notice.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in German.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position in high-end space technology.
• Opportunity for personal impact and development in a company with flat hierarchies.
• Profit sharing and a company pension scheme.
• Flexible home office rules.
• Living and working in an area offering natural beauty, safety, and varied leisure activities.