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Executive Associate (m/f/d)

Neuenstadt am Kocher
Full-time
Permanent employee

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Founder’s Associate in managing strategic and operational projects across the organization
  • Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and follow up on action items with various teams
  • Support internal operations, including hiring, OKRs, and cross-functional coordination
  • Prepare presentations, reports, meeting materials, and internal communications
  • Assist with calendar management, meeting coordination, and executive logistics
  • Conduct research, data gathering, and analysis to support business decisions
  • Track project progress, maintain documentation, and improve internal processes
  • Support in organizing company events, external meetings, and special projects as required

Basic Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field
  • 1-2 years of professional experience, internships, or student work experience
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail and a structured way of working
  • Professional discretion when handling confidential information
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership
  • Passion for space, technology, and startups

Desired Experience

  • Basic experience in finance, accounting, controlling, or business administration
  • Experience in a startup, consulting, project management, or executive support role

Benefits

  • €50 monthly Spendit Card – because it’s the little extras that make a difference
  • Christmas bonus on top
  • Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute
  • €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child)
  • Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
  • 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
  • Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
  • 1 day of remote work per week
  • Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas
  • Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
  • Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
  • Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
  • A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
  • Hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup

Location

Our location in Neuenstadt in the region of Heilbronn offers an ideal combination of rural charm and urban quality of life. Located in the heart of Baden-Württemberg, the region is characterized by its excellent traffic connections and diverse opportunities for leisure activities. Discover the advantages of this dynamic and liveable environment and benefit from a good work-life balance. 

2023, Baden-Württemberg registered by far the most patents in Germany. A total of 16,000 people work in LR BW member companies and generate an annual turnover of around 5 billion euros - and the trend is rising. The strength of Baden-Württemberg's aerospace industry lies in the integrated value chain from the screw to the research satellite.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.

About us

HyImpulse is developing launch vehicles based on innovative hybrid propulsion technology and is constantly pushing boundaries beyond the limits within multiple disciplines to provide competitive low-cost and sustainable access to space. We are looking for exceptional talents who are passionate about rockets, ready to work in a fast-paced environment and take on challenging projects.