Operations Assistant

About this role

We are looking for an Operations Assistant to support our Head of Operations with organizing and coordinating the team. You will help keep priorities, meetings, information and follow-ups clear, and help the team stay aligned as our site and production organization grow. This is a junior, hands-on role for someone who is organized, dependable and eager to learn. You will work closely with the Head of Operations, gain a broad view of how the business runs, and take on more responsibility as you build confidence and experience.

About us We're a Germany-based rocketry startup currently in stealth mode, scaling up rapidly to meet the demand for high-performance, reliable, and scalable solid propulsion technologies for space and defense applications. We are building our first production facility and are applying our knowledge toward serial production of solid rocket motors. We are working hard to build something truly spectacular. To thrive here you will need to be comfortable working at pace, with the autonomy to make decisions and execute on them quickly.

If you're excited by hard technical challenges and want a role where you will make a real difference each day to the future of the company, we may be the place for you. Key responsibilities Support the Head of Operations with day-to-day team organization, priorities and follow-through. Coordinate team meetings and check-ins, including calendars, agendas, notes and action tracking. Maintain clear task lists and team schedules, follow up with owners and flag delays or conflicting priorities early.

Help the Head of Operations communicate plans, updates and changes clearly to the team. Support onboarding and training coordination for new team members, including practical arrangements and keeping relevant records up to date. Coordinate day-to-day operational needs such as supplies, deliveries, site visits and service appointments with the appropriate team members. Prepare simple status updates, team documents and presentations using information from the relevant owners.

Notice recurring coordination problems and help improve team routines, templates and ways of working. Take on small operational tasks and improvement projects, with guidance from the Head of Operations. What we are looking for 0–3 years of experience in administration, team coordination, operations support, customer service, a working-student role or a similar setting. Relevant internships and practical experience count; extensive experience is not expected.