Lab Manager / Technician (F/m/d) (Defense Technology)

Location: Onsite in Munich, Germany; EU work authorization required.

Company

A Munich-based defense technology startup developing fully autonomous Counter-UAS systems for modern airspace security.

What you will do

• Manage and maintain the lab and makerspace, including tools, equipment, and workspace organization.
• Own procurement of lab equipment, components, and consumables.
• Operate lab and workshop equipment to support fabrication and testing.
• Support hardware and engineering teams with hands-on operational needs.
• Establish inventory management and equipment upkeep processes.
• Ensure safety and operational standards as the organization scales.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience managing a lab, workshop, or makerspace.
• Experience with procurement of technical equipment and components.
• Comfort operating a range of lab or workshop equipment.
• Strong organization, proactivity, and ability to anticipate operational needs.
• EU work authorization required.

Nice to have

• Experience in a hardware startup or engineering lab environment.
• Technical background in electronics, mechanical engineering, or a similar field.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a small, high-output defense technology team.
• Contribute to autonomous airspace security systems.
• Collaborate with engineers from leading academic and consulting institutions.