The posting
Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability
At Hypersonica, we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast.
By joining Hypersonica, you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.
We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence.
Make sure the hardware gets where it needs to be
That means moving complex, high value and often time critical hardware between suppliers, our sites, test locations and partners across the UK and Europe.
We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to take ownership of that movement.
This is not a role where you simply book couriers and update spreadsheets.
You will be the person who knows where critical hardware is, when it is arriving, what could stop it getting there and what the fallback plan is if something goes wrong.
One day that might mean coordinating a specialist shipment from a supplier into our UK site. The next it could mean resolving a customs issue, organising an urgent collection for a test campaign or making sure sensitive equipment reaches another Hypersonica location on time.
You will work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, AIT, Quality, Engineering and Programmes to make sure physical hardware keeps moving as quickly and reliably as the company does.
What you’ll do
- Own day to day inbound and outbound logistics across Hypersonica’s UK operations.
- Coordinate shipments between suppliers, Hypersonica sites, manufacturing partners and test locations.
- Work directly with freight forwarders, specialist logistics providers, couriers and transport partners.
- Prepare and manage the documentation required for domestic and international shipments, including commercial invoices, packing lists and customs information.
- Support movement of goods between the UK and EU, working through customs requirements and resolving issues quickly when shipments are delayed or held.
- Understand and apply Incoterms appropriately across supplier and intercompany movements.
- Coordinate movement of high value, sensitive and specialist aerospace hardware where timing, handling and traceability matter.
- Track critical shipments proactively rather than waiting for somebody to ask where they are.
- Build simple, reliable visibility around what is moving, when it is expected and where risk sits.
- Work closely with Procurement and suppliers to make sure collections are booked at the right point and documentation is correct before goods move.
- Support Manufacturing and AIT with material movements required for builds, integration and test activity.
- Coordinate urgent logistics when programme priorities change or hardware needs to move faster than originally planned.
- Help establish the processes and systems required to support a rapidly growing UK manufacturing operation.
- Maintain accurate shipment and logistics data within our ERP and other internal systems.
- Support appropriate handling of export controlled, dangerous or otherwise regulated goods where required.
- Work with the wider Supply Chain team in Germany to support cross-border and intercompany movements.
- Build strong relationships with logistics partners so that when something genuinely urgent happens, we have people we can rely on.
- Travel to suppliers, Hypersonica sites or other locations when required to resolve issues in person.
Who you are
- Experienced in logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, shipping or operations within aerospace, defence, automotive, advanced manufacturing or another complex hardware environment.
- Comfortable taking ownership of shipments from collection through to delivery rather than simply placing bookings.
- Familiar with international shipping documentation and customs processes.
- Comfortable working with Incoterms and understanding who is responsible for what during a shipment.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple movements at once without losing sight of what is genuinely critical.
- Someone who naturally follows problems through to resolution.
- Calm when a shipment is delayed, paperwork is wrong or the original plan stops working.
- Comfortable picking up the phone and chasing a supplier, courier, customs broker or freight forwarder until the issue is resolved.
- Detail orientated without becoming process heavy.
- Able to work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Programmes and understand why one crate may matter significantly more than another.
- Comfortable operating in an environment where priorities change quickly and not everything has an established process yet.
- Motivated by building something rather than simply inheriting a mature logistics operation.
Nice to have
- Experience within aerospace, defence, space or other regulated technical industries.
- Experience moving high value or flight critical hardware.
- Knowledge of UK and EU customs processes.
- Experience with export controlled goods.
- Dangerous goods awareness or certification.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
- Experience supporting prototype, NPI or low volume manufacturing environments.
- Experience coordinating shipments for test campaigns, field operations or remote sites.
What we offer
- The opportunity to help build the logistics capability behind one of Europe’s most ambitious defence technology companies.
- Real ownership from day one.
- Direct exposure to advanced aerospace hardware and the teams designing, manufacturing and testing it.
- Short decision paths and the autonomy to solve problems without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- A role where your work has an immediate impact on whether programmes move forward or stop.
- The chance to build systems and ways of working rather than simply inherit them.
- High ownership and autonomy. No time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.
- Competitive compensation and meaningful share options aligned to responsibility and impact.
The person we are looking for
At Hypersonica, every hire raises the bar. We are deliberately small, intensely capable, and deeply mission-driven. If this role feels like a strong fit, or if you believe you bring something exceptional that goes beyond the description, we encourage you to apply.
Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.
You can apply directly to this role or reach out to Nathan Sweeney, Head of Talent. We review every application and aim to respond to all candidates within two weeks, whether the answer is yes or no.
