At Hades, you'll be part of a high-growth, high-impact deep-tech startup making a tangible difference. Our mission is critical: to secure sovereignty for Europe through the responsible and efficient extraction of vital materials and energy. We offer:
Impactful Work: Contribute directly to solving global challenges related to resource scarcity and energy independence.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work at the forefront of ultra-deep drilling, leveraging advanced engineering and innovative approaches.
Growth Potential: Join a rapidly expanding company with significant opportunities for personal and professional development.
Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial setting in the heart of Munich.
Purpose-Driven Mission: Be part of a team dedicated to a sustainable and secure future for Europe.

Test our laser drilling system and its subsystems — from component checks to full-system runs
Plan and run experiments independently, in coordination with the development team
Document and analyse test results so engineers can act on them
Build assemblies: (opto-)mechanical assembly, optical alignment, electronics testing
Set up, extend and maintain our lab infrastructure
Bring your hands-on experience into design decisions for the next Cerberus iterations

We welcome two profiles — if you recognise yourself in either, apply:

Experimental / test: you have run experiments independently, built lab infrastructure and evaluated results — e.g. in semiconductor equipment, a research institute, or field service on complex machines
Optical assembly: you have built optical or opto-mechanical assemblies by hand, ideally in a cleanroom or lab environment
Technician, Bachelor's, or vocational training — your hands-on experience matters more than the title
Experience with complex technical systems, e.g. optics or lasers, semiconductor equipment, medical devices or vacuum systems
A careful, precise approach to assembly and experimental setups
Initiative and a talent for improvisation when the setup doesn't exist yet
Fluent English; German is a plus

An opportunity to make a huge impact on the future of Europe by increasing resilience and providing a path to resource and energy sovereignty
A role with real ownership in a deep-tech company from its early days
A human-centered company culture with super nice and supportive colleagues
A great sense of community through team events and fun in and outside the office
Highly competitive compensation, benefits and equity package

Apply with your CV and any other relevant documents, such as a portfolio, patents or publications.