Physical Security Lead (m,f,d)

ARX Robotics; München; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus opportunity

27 vacation days to start

Employer‑supported pension

Learning & development support

Employee discounts

Flexible benefits budget via Probonio

Hybrid working setup

Salary bands and development reviews

Referral bonus program

Dog-friendly office

Relocation support where applicable

Zusammenfassung

ARX Robotics is seeking a Physical Security Lead to drive the design, implementation and operation of our physical security program across Europe. You will lead security across offices, facilities, and future sites, shaping standards and ensuring resilience while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners.

You will oversee access control, CCTV, intrusion detection and perimeter protection, and develop protective measures for executives and events.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in physical security, protective security or critical infrastructure in defence, military, government or comparable environments.
• Strong expertise in physical security technologies including access control, CCTV, alarm and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience managing external security providers, including vendor selection and contract management.
• Strong understanding of physical security risk management, incident response and site resilience.
• Experience developing security solutions for executive protection, events or high‑profile activities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with multiple stakeholders and influence decisions at all levels.

Aufgaben

• Lead physical security across ARX offices, production facilities, and future sites.
• Design and optimise physical security systems (access control, CCTV, perimeter protection).
• Develop scalable security standards and operating models to support growth and resilience.
• Manage external security providers and monitor contract performance.
• Plan security concepts for executive visits, demonstrations, events, and international trade fairs.
• Coordinate with Facilities, IT, Operations and authorities to maintain consistent standards.
• Lead incident response and emergency preparedness across locations.
• Support site readiness for new locations from planning through rollout.

Kenntnisse

Physical security

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Security risk management

Executive protection

Travel readiness

On-call security

English fluency

German language skills (advantage)

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Alarm and intrusion detection

Jobbeschreibung

About The Role

At ARX Robotics, protecting our people, facilities, and technology is fundamental to delivering mission‑critical autonomous defence systems. As our Physical Security Lead, you will lead the development and operation of our physical security capabilities, ensuring our sites remain secure as we continue to grow across Europe. Reporting to the Head of Security, you will combine strategic ownership with hands‑on execution. You will shape security standards, strengthen resilience across multiple locations, and work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to build a scalable physical security programme that supports our mission.

What You'll Build

• Lead and continuously improve physical security across our offices, production facilities, and future sites.
• Design, implement, and optimise physical security systems, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection.
• Develop scalable security standards, procedures and operating models that support business growth and operational resilience.
• Build strong partnerships with external security providers, driving performance, service quality and continuous improvement.
• Plan and deliver security concepts for executive visits, customer demonstrations, company events and international trade fairs.
• Develop protective security measures for senior leadership, including travel security and risk‑based protection planning.
• Conduct site security assessments, identify vulnerabilities and implement practical mitigation strategies.
• Lead the operational response to physical security incidents and support emergency preparedness across all locations.
• Partner with Facilities, Operations, IT and external authorities to ensure consistent security standards and effective collaboration.
• Support the successful launch of new sites by embedding security requirements from planning through operational readiness.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in physical security, protective security, corporate security or critical infrastructure gained within defence, military, law‑enforcement, government or comparable environments.
• Strong expertise in physical security technologies, including access control, CCTV, alarm and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience managing external security providers, including vendor selection, contract management and service performance.
• A strong understanding of physical security risk management, incident response and site resilience.
• Experience developing security solutions for executive protection, events or high‑profile operational activities.
• Confidence working across multiple stakeholders, building trusted relationships and influencing decisions at all levels.
• A pragmatic, structured and solutions‑focused approach with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.
• Experience supporting security across multiple locations or within manufacturing, industrial or high‑security environments is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel between company locations and participate in on‑call security support when required.
• Fluency in English is required. German language skills are a strong advantage.

Note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity.
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days.
• Employer‑supported pension contribution.
• Learning & development support and team events budget.
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio.
• Hybrid working set‑up depending on role and team needs.
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework and bi‑annual development conversations.
• Referral bonus program, dog‑friendly office and relocation support where applicable.

About Us

ARX is a dual‑use technology company that specialises in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual‑use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life‑or‑death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environment. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas and developing novel problem‑solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual‑use technology.

ARX is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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