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About the Company
Ground A is a fast-growing German defense technology company developing next-generation counter-drone systems. Our teams in Berlin and Düsseldorf combine engineering, hardware, sensors, and software to build technology for real-world use. As we grow, we need people who can bring structure to complex projects and turn ideas into action.
About the Role
Role Overview
We are looking for a curious, hands-on Founders Associate to work directly with our CTO and COO, both co-founders of Ground A. You will support them across technical projects, day-to-day operations, coordination, analysis, and execution. This is a true generalist role: one day you might prepare a technical comparison or coordinate a supplier, the next you might organize a test, update a project tracker, create a presentation, or take care of straightforward operational tasks. No task is too small when it helps the team move faster. You do not need to be a specialist engineer or a programmer. What matters is a solid technical foundation, a structured mindset, a willingness to learn, and the drive to get things done.
Practical Details: This is a full-time position based in Berlin (preferred) or Düsseldorf. Regular on-site presence is important for working with the team and supporting technical activities. Occasional business travel within Germany may be required. Apply through this job posting with your CV and a short note about a project, internship, or challenge where you took initiative and made things happen.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with the CTO and COO to organize priorities, prepare decisions, follow up on action items, and keep projects moving.
- Support technical projects through research, comparisons of technical options, requirements tracking, documentation, and coordination with engineers.
- Help prepare and organize prototype builds, test activities, demonstrations, and field visits — including checklists, materials, schedules, results, and follow-up.
- Coordinate suppliers, orders, deliveries, components, and external partners in close collaboration with Engineering and Operations.
- Take ownership of small cross-functional projects and help improve practical processes, workflows, and internal tools.
- Prepare concise analyses, presentations, project updates, meeting notes, and decision documents for the founders.
- Handle everyday operational tasks when needed — from arranging meetings and travel to updating lists, following up on deliveries, or organizing information.
- Spot bottlenecks, ask the right questions, and proactively solve problems rather than waiting for detailed instructions.
Qualifications
- A technical or analytical background, ideally through studies in engineering, industrial engineering, natural sciences, or a comparable field.
- Recent graduates with relevant internships, working-student experience, or university projects are very welcome; prior full-time experience is not required.
- Experience in consulting, technical project management, startup operations, or an industrial environment is a plus — but not a prerequisite.
- Ability to understand technical topics, communicate with engineers, and turn complex information into clear actions. Programming knowledge is not required.
- Professional English skills; German is a strong advantage.
Required Skills
- Ability to understand technical topics, communicate with engineers, and turn complex information into clear actions.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and confidence with everyday productivity tools and presentations.
- Professional English skills.
Preferred Skills
- German is a strong advantage.
- Experience in consulting, technical project management, startup operations, or an industrial environment is a plus — but not a prerequisite.
- A versatile doer: happy to switch between analytical work, technical coordination, and practical everyday tasks.
- Curious and fast-learning: you ask good questions and are not afraid of unfamiliar technical topics.
- Reliable and structured: you follow through, keep track of details, and make sure important things get finished.
- Pragmatic and low-ego: you care more about helping the team succeed than about job titles or task size.
Pay range and compensation package
- Competitive compensation and potential VSOP participation.
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