Defense Mission Coordinator — Public Safety & Partners

Auterion; Munich (ND); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday allowance

Pension plan

Extended social security package

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Wellpass membership

Job summary

Auterion is seeking a Mission Coordinator based in Munich to drive defence and public safety projects. You will coordinate with Bundeswehr and industry partners, organize live demonstrations, draft proposals, and keep engineering, supply chain, and customers aligned.

You will grow into responsibilities through end-to-end ownership of workstreams in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating with military units and decision-makers in Europe. Fluent German and English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Strong communication and ability to translate complex topics into clear messaging.
• Organised, proactive, and hands-on with ambiguity in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Willing to travel within Europe up to 20%.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Experience in defence, public security, or aerospace is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate joint projects with industry partners and internal teams, tracking milestones and deliveries.
• Organise customer demonstrations and field tests from planning to on-site support and follow-up.
• Prepare offers, tender documents, and presentations for customers and government stakeholders.
• Coordinate Auterion's participation in trade fairs, conferences, and industry events.
• Take end-to-end ownership of smaller workstreams and grow into greater responsibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Google Workspace

CRM systems

German language

German security clearance

Defense sector experience

Team player

Travel readiness

Startup environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Auterion is seeking a Mission Coordinator based in Munich to drive defence and public safety projects. You will coordinate with Bundeswehr and industry partners, organize live demonstrations, draft proposals, and keep engineering, supply chain, and customers aligned.

You will grow into responsibilities through end-to-end ownership of workstreams in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating with military units and decision-makers in Europe. Fluent German and English are required.