Jobs in Germany
Our Mission
At constellr, we're harnessing the power of space to solve one of Earth’s greatest challenges: climate resilience & security in a changing world. Our thermal satellite constellation delivers the most accurate land surface temperature data on the market, equipping commercial players, governments, defence agencies, and global institutions with the thermal intelligence they need to make strategic decisions– from national security and infrastructure to agriculture and climate resilience.
As a fast-scaling company with offices in Brussels, Freiburg, Munich, Washington and Toulouse, our multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and strategists is building the future of space-based Earth observation
Location: Munich or Berlin - Hybrid set up with travel required to both offices.
Team & Reporting Line: Executive Leadership Team | Reports to CEO
Your Role
As Chief Operating Officer, you are the internal execution engine and operational backbone of constellr. Acting as the CEO’s primary internal counterpart, you own the day-to-day performance of the company, translating strategy into execution and ensuring the organisation is built to scale — operationally, financially, and structurally.
You will work closely with leaders across engineering, product, finance, people, legal, security, and governance, aligning priorities, resolving trade-offs, and driving outcomes. This role is critical to enabling constellr to scale in a capital-intensive, regulated, and high-stakes environment, while maintaining speed, pragmatism, and accountability.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the operating model, governance, and execution discipline of a company delivering space-based capabilities with real-world climate and security impact.
Key responsibilities
Own end-to-end company operations, acting as the Internal CEO for all internal execution and delivery
Translate company strategy into clear priorities, executable plans, and measurable outcomes
Build and scale robust operating systems: processes, KPIs, cadences (OKRs), and decision frameworks
Lead financial operations, including budgeting, cash flow management, forecasting, and investor-ready reporting
Establish and scale governance, risk, and compliance frameworks appropriate for a regulated, deeptech environment
Drive cross-functional alignment, resolving trade-offs across teams, budgets, and resources
Lead organisational scaling: evolving structures, leadership layers, and accountability models as the company grows
Foster a performance-driven culture with high ownership, transparency, and delivery discipline
Ensure business continuity, operational resilience, and readiness as constellr scales internationally
Act as a key Board-facing leader, supporting governance, reporting, and executive decision-making
About You
Essential Experience:
8+ years in senior operational leadership roles within high-growth, capital-intensive, or deeptech environments (e.g. aerospace, space, hardware, climate tech)
Proven experience owning company-wide operations, including Finance, People/HR, Legal/Compliance, and internal governance
Track record of scaling organisations, systems, and teams — not just building them
Strong financial leadership capability (budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, reporting)
Experience operating in regulated, complex environments, balancing speed with control
A structured, execution-first operator with a strong “finisher” mentality
High ownership and autonomy — able to take full responsibility for outcomes
Pragmatic, low-ego leader who is easy to work with and trusted across the organisation
Able to delegate effectively and scale yourself out of the weeds as the organisation matures
Experience working effectively with distributed, remote teams within a structured organisational environment
Familiarity with high-security or classified environments
Eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance, including NATO.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience in aerospace, space, defence, or government-facing environments
Exposure to international operations and distributed, multi-cultural teams
Experience scaling organisations from ~100 to 500+ or 1000+ employees
Background in business intelligence, data-driven decision systems, or operational analytics
Why Join constellr?
Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first commercial thermal infrared constellation
Play a defining role in scaling a company at the intersection of space, climate, and security
Flexible work setup with remote and hybrid options
Competitive compensation, including Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employees
Join a team committed to diversity, inclusion, scientific excellence, and real-world impact
