Head of Quality

About this role

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.

We are looking for a Head of Quality in the UK to build and lead the quality capability across our UK operations.

You will be responsible for Quality across the UK, covering design, supply chain, manufacturing, assembly, test and production, while working closely with the Group Director of Quality and your counterpart in Germany.

This is a regional leadership role responsible for operations in the UK. Travel to suppliers, test locations and other Hypersonica sites may be required depending on programme needs, your location and the future development of the company.

This is not a role where you inherit a mature aerospace quality organisation.

You will build the systems, team and operating discipline required to move advanced hardware from engineering through manufacture, test and flight without allowing quality to become bureaucracy.