Chief Operating Officer

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 observationLocation: Munich or Berlin - Hybrid set up with travel required to both offices. Team & Reporting Line: Executive Leadership Team | Reports to CEOYour RoleAs 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 deliveryTranslate company strategy into clear priorities, executable plans, and measurable outcomesBuild and scale robust operating systems: processes, KPIs, cadences (OKRs), and decision frameworksLead financial operations, including budgeting, cash flow management, forecasting, and investor-ready reportingEstablish and scale governance, risk, and compliance frameworks appropriate for a regulated, deeptech environmentDrive cross-functional alignment, resolving trade-offs across teams, budgets, and resourcesLead organisational scaling: evolving structures, leadership layers, and accountability models as the company growsFoster a performance-driven culture with high ownership, transparency, and delivery disciplineEnsure business continuity, operational resilience, and readiness as constellr scales internationallyAct as a key Board-facing leader, supporting governance, reporting, and executive decision-makingAbout YouEssential 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 governanceTrack record of scaling organisations, systems, and teams — not just building themStrong financial leadership capability (budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, reporting)Experience operating in regulated, complex environments, balancing speed with controlA structured, execution-first operator with a strong “finisher” mentalityHigh ownership and autonomy — able to take full responsibility for outcomesPragmatic, low-ego leader who is easy to work with and trusted across the organisationAble to delegate effectively and scale yourself out of the weeds as the organisation maturesExperience working effectively with distributed, remote teams within a structured organisational environmentFamiliarity with high-security or classified environmentsEligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance, including NATO.Nice-to-Have:Experience in aerospace, space, defence, or government-facing environmentsExposure to international operations and distributed, multi-cultural teamsExperience scaling organisations from ~100 to 500+ or 1000+ employeesBackground in business intelligence, data-driven decision systems, or operational analyticsWhy Join constellr?Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first commercial thermal infrared constellationPlay a defining role in scaling a company at the intersection of space, climate, and securityFlexible work setup with remote and hybrid optionsCompetitive compensation, including Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employeesJoin a team committed to diversity, inclusion, scientific excellence, and real-world impactFind Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

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 observationLocation: Munich or Berlin - Hybrid set up with travel required to both offices. Team & Reporting Line: Executive Leadership Team | Reports to CEOYour RoleAs 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 deliveryTranslate company strategy into clear priorities, executable plans, and measurable outcomesBuild and scale robust operating systems: processes, KPIs, cadences (OKRs), and decision frameworksLead financial operations, including budgeting, cash flow management, forecasting, and investor-ready reportingEstablish and scale governance, risk, and compliance frameworks appropriate for a regulated, deeptech environmentDrive cross-functional alignment, resolving trade-offs across teams, budgets, and resourcesLead organisational scaling: evolving structures, leadership layers, and accountability models as the company growsFoster a performance-driven culture with high ownership, transparency, and delivery disciplineEnsure business continuity, operational resilience, and readiness as constellr scales internationallyAct as a key Board-facing leader, supporting governance, reporting, and executive decision-makingAbout YouEssential 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 governanceTrack record of scaling organisations, systems, and teams — not just building themStrong financial leadership capability (budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, reporting)Experience operating in regulated, complex environments, balancing speed with controlA structured, execution-first operator with a strong “finisher” mentalityHigh ownership and autonomy — able to take full responsibility for outcomesPragmatic, low-ego leader who is easy to work with and trusted across the organisationAble to delegate effectively and scale yourself out of the weeds as the organisation maturesExperience working effectively with distributed, remote teams within a structured organisational environmentFamiliarity with high-security or classified environmentsEligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance, including NATO.Nice-to-Have:Experience in aerospace, space, defence, or government-facing environmentsExposure to international operations and distributed, multi-cultural teamsExperience scaling organisations from ~100 to 500+ or 1000+ employeesBackground in business intelligence, data-driven decision systems, or operational analyticsWhy Join constellr?Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first commercial thermal infrared constellationPlay a defining role in scaling a company at the intersection of space, climate, and securityFlexible work setup with remote and hybrid optionsCompetitive compensation, including Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employeesJoin a team committed to diversity, inclusion, scientific excellence, and real-world impactFind Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow