UAV Program Lead (m/f/d) – Production, Delivery & Service

Permanent employee, Full-time · München

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on and driven UAV Program Lead (m/f/d) to take end-to-end ownership of our UAV product line—from production through delivery and field service. In this role, you’ll lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, logistics, customer support, and supply chain to scale our systems from industrialization to field deployment.

If you’re motivated by building high-performance systems at scale and thrive in operationally complex environments, this is your opportunity to drive impact across the full product lifecycle.

To join our team, you should be excited to

Lead the full delivery lifecycle of the UAV product line from manufacturing through to field deployment
Build and manage cross-functional teams across production, quality, logistics, field service, and customer success
Oversee supply chain operations in close collaboration with key suppliers and hardware stakeholders
Translate technical capabilities into scalable products by coordinating production plans, quality metrics, and yield optimization
Ensure serviceability and long-term maintainability through support models, training programs, and repair strategies
Monitor and improve key operational KPIs, including unit cost, yield, and mean time between failures (MTBF)
Maintain strict compliance with export control regulations and related documentation requirements

Your Profile

Lead the full delivery lifecycle of the UAV product line—from manufacturing through to field deployment
Build and manage cross-functional teams across production, quality, logistics, field service, and customer success
Oversee supply chain operations in close collaboration with key suppliers and hardware stakeholders
Translate technical capabilities into scalable products by coordinating production plans, quality metrics, and yield optimization
Ensure serviceability and long-term maintainability through support models, training programs, and repair strategies
Monitor and improve key operational KPIs, including unit cost, yield, and mean time between failures (MTBF)
Maintain strict compliance with export control regulations and related documentation requirements

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
Room for professional growth and development
Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups

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About us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes 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 environments. 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 areal impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!

In addition to a competitive salary package, we offer the opportunity to participate in the company's success. ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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