About the role
NEX Aero is building a new class of heavy lift cargo drones, and we are still early in the process. The product is not launched. We are defining requirements, working with partners, and shaping the first real version of the aircraft. This stage requires structure, clear thinking, and steady coordination across teams.
As Chief of Staff, you support the CEO in keeping priorities focused and the organisation aligned. You turn goals into concrete plans, track progress, and make sure decisions rely on solid information. If you want to join at a moment where your work has real influence, this is the right stage.
This role is strategic and operational, not administrative.
Your profile
- Degree in business, economics, engineering or related fields
- Two to three years of experience in consulting, strategy, or an operationally demanding environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to bring structure to complex topics
- Excellent communication skills in German and English. Nordic languages or other additional languages are a plus
- Skilled with Excel, PPT, and basic financial or operational modelling
- Proactive, reliable and able to work independently with limited input
- Comfortable working in person in Munich and travelling within Europe when needed
Why this role mattersThe CEO spans strategy, customers, regulation, and internal operations. You help turn this into clear priorities, stable routines, and informed decisions. This is a high trust role with a direct impact on how the company moves from early concept to a working product.
About us
Who We Are - NEX Aero
At NEX Aero, we are redefining how critical cargo moves across the world.We design, build, and operate next-generation heavy-duty drones capable of reaching places traditional logistics can’t, connecting remote communities, enabling urgent healthcare deliveries, and strengthening supply chains in a changing world.
Based in Berlin and Munich, we are an ambitious team of engineers, operators, and innovators working hands-on at the intersection of aerospace, clean technology, and logistics. Our work moves beyond prototypes, it creates real-world impact where reliability, reach, and resilience matter most.
At NEX Aero, you won’t just build systems. You’ll help unlock access, progress, and opportunity for industries and communities worldwide.
Benefits — What You Can Expect
- Purpose-Driven Work: Join a mission that matters, advancing sustainable logistics and connecting the disconnected.
- Cutting-Edge Innovation: Work hands-on with next-generation drone systems, hydrogen technologies, and autonomous operations.
- Fast-Paced Learning: Grow faster through deep technical challenges, field missions, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Collaborative Culture: We value clear communication, radical ownership, and low-ego teamwork across every role and level.
- Professional Growth: Shape your role as we scale, with opportunities to lead projects, innovate solutions, and expand your expertise.
- Attractive Locations: Work from our R&D lab at Berlin TXL or our Munich hub, with flexible hybrid options depending on your role.
- Real-World Impact: See the results of your work directly, from successful flight tests to critical deliveries that move what matters most.
At NEX Aero, we are serious about the mission, and we enjoy the ride.
