Chief Operating Officer – Deeptech / Defensetech – Netherlands

Darwin have partnered exclusively with a Deeptech start-up who have a unique offering with massive growth potential, building autonomous systems capability for dual-use Unmanned systems.

Other than a little pre-seed funding, they have grown organically to a team of 20+ through securing global partnerships and projects (primarily B2B however B2G also).

As a COO you will translate their ambition, high-demand for their services and international growth into a high-performing, scalable organisation.

Why Join?

• Uniquely positioned for huge growth.
• Solid foundations built and partnerships in place already.
• Take full ownership and shape their organisational structure.

Experience of Interest

• BSc / MSc degree in an Engineering discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Electrical etc.)
• A hands-on proven track record of organisational leadership, operations, customer delivery and ‘scaling up’.
• Ideally start-up experience or a similar fast-paced, agile, high-growth environment (big plus for International).
• Ability to translate strategy into execution whilst creating clarity across all teams.
• Leadership and recruitment over cross-functional teams, e.g. technical, commercial, operations.
• Industry knowledge within Robotics, Aerospace, Defense or Dual-use Unmanned Technology.
• Fluent English & Dutch would be strongly preferred.
• EU/NATO Citizenship required.

Pay circa €8,000-€10,000 + 8% holiday allowance + Equity.

Reach out to Richard James, Head of Defense Business at Darwin Recruitment if you’re open to hearing more – richard.james@darwinrecruitment.com

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Richard James