Programme Analyst

Hypersonica; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypersonica GmbH in the United Kingdom seeks a high‑potential graduate or early‑career professional to join a small, elite team working on Europe’s defence technology. You will analyse requirements, policies, and constraints to produce clear inputs for planning and delivery, while engaging with military and government stakeholders.

The role emphasizes ownership, rapid learning, and contribution to strategic capability.

Qualifications

• A high-potential graduate or early-career professional with an exceptional academic record and strong internships or international experience.
• Curious about defence, security policy, and military affairs with early exposure through study, research, or work.
• Analytically sharp, able to structure problems, synthesise information, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support live defence programmes with hands‑on analytical and operational work.
• Prepare high-quality materials for customer meetings, internal reviews, and senior decision‑making.
• Engage with military, government, and security‑policy stakeholders to build exposure to defence customers and acquisition environments.

Job description

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability

At Hypersonica, we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast.

By joining Hypersonica, you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.

We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence.

What you'll do

• Support live defence programmes with hands‑on analytical and operational work, contributing directly to delivery outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality materials for customer meetings, internal reviews, and senior decision‑making.
• Analyse customer requirements, policy context, and programme constraints, turning them into clear, actionable inputs.
• Work closely with programme managers to support planning, tracking, and execution across fast‑moving projects.
• Engage with military, government, and security‑policy stakeholders, building early exposure to defence customers and acquisition environments.
• Support customer engagement by structuring arguments, preparing briefings, and helping shape convincing narratives.
• Operate as a high‑ownership generalist, picking up ambiguous tasks and driving them to completion without hand‑holding.
• Learn fast by being close to real programmes, real customers, and real consequences from day one.

Who you are

• A high‑potential graduate or early‑career professional with an exceptional academic record and strong internships or international experience.
• Curious about defence, security policy, and military affairs, with early exposure through study, research, or work.
• Analytically sharp, able to structure problems, synthesise information, and communicate clearly.
• Energised by pace, responsibility, and ambiguity, not looking for a slow or protected entry role.
• A natural self‑starter and hustler, who takes ownership rather than waiting for direction.
• Drawn to high‑performance environments such as consulting, finance, or fast‑scaling startups.
• Motivated by being part of a small, elite team where your contribution is visible and matters early.

What we offer

• A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.
• Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.
• High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.
• A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.
• A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.
• Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

Security and Eligibility Requirement

Due to the nature of the work with the UK MOD, applicants must be a British Citizen (or Dual UK national with British citizenship) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and, where required, Developed Vetting (DV)

At Hypersonica, every hire raises the bar. We are deliberately small, intensely capable, and deeply mission-driven.

Hypersonica is an equal‑opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.