Program Manager
- Department:Engineering
- Employment Type:Full time
- Location:Dresden, Germany
About Xneural
Xneural develops next-generation airspace surveillance systems that protect civil and critical infrastructure, based on distributed radar sensors and cloud-based AI perception. Our mission is to make the lower airspace visible through Drone Detection as a Service deployed on existing telecommunications infrastructure.
We are building a highly scalable radar perception platform capable of detecting, tracking, and classifying airborne objects in complex real-world environments.
Role Overview
We are hiring a Program Manager to lead the build-out of a wide-area drone detection system for the protection of critical infrastructure, driving both the internal sensor development project and the regulatory work needed to bring it to market.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the internal development project for a drone detection system
- Run pilot projects and field tests for drone detection, in particular
- Support the applications for spectrum authorization with the German Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), together with partners
- Plan, track, and steer project milestones, budgets, and resources
- Coordinate closely with internal development teams as well as external partners and authorities
Required Qualifications
- Degree in engineering, physics, or a related field
- Several years of experience leading technical development or field test projects
- Experience managing external development partners
- Comfortable presenting to regulators and partner engineering teams
- Excellent German and English language skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with mobile communications network planning and roll-outs
- Knowledge of sensor technology, radio technology, or drone detection
- Experience working with authorities, in particular the German Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) or comparable regulatory bodies
- Experience with pilot projects or field tests for critical infrastructure systems
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package including VSOP participation
- Responsibility for a key project protecting critical infrastructure
- Short decision paths and direct collaboration with experienced founders and development partners
- Room to shape the build-out and steering of a new sensor system
- Flexible hybrid working model with time in our Dresden office and regular travel to field-test sites in Leipzig
How to Apply
Please send your application to jobs@xneural.ai and include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short motivation (max. one page)
- Links to relevant publications, projects, or portfolio (optional)