Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: Hamburg, Germany (5 days/week on site presence required) Duration: 6 months (fixed-term contract) Compensation: EUR 100k About BUOYANCY AEROSPACE Enabling the free world’s leading aerospace, space, and defense institutions. BUOYANCY AEROSPACE was founded in 2022 to meet the rising demand for solutions in aerospace, space, and defense—markets underserved by a dysfunctional supply chain. We attract the most capable talent with integrity and build and leverage generative AI for digital and physical solutions. We are proud to contribute significantly to the most prestigious and complex aerospace, space, and defense platforms—some under confidential mandates. We are not a company of promises. With active production facilities in the UK and Germany and a growing workforce of currently >150 employees, we are scaling rapidly, but already delivering to our customers. Our culture is highly purpose-driven, constantly delivering innovation, exceptional standards, execution. This is a high-performance environment. If you seek meaningful work at the intersection of technology and defense, this is the place for you. Those looking for the comfort of a standard role are discouraged from applying. The Role: Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) We are seeking an Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) for BUOYANCY AEROSPACE DE GmbH , based in Hamburg. This 6 -month fixed-term assignment requires a decisive and results-oriented leader to design and implement resilient operational frameworks, ensuring excellence in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence: Develop and implement processes to achieve 100% quality and 100% on-time delivery (OTD) —non-negotiable standards for our reputation. Process Design: Build efficient, scalable workflows that enhance reliability across all operations. Leadership and Decision-Making: Lead the Hamburg and Dresden teams with principled decision-making, fostering accountability and high performance. Collaboration: Engage directly with team members, customers, suppliers, and selected stakeholders to maintain operational alignment with strategic objectives. Reporting: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Group CEO, providing actionable insights on progress, challenges, and areas for improvement. Required Qualifications Proven Expertise: A strong track record of operational leadership in aerospace, space, defense, or similarly demanding industries. Resilience and Decisiveness: Capable of making tough, impactful decisions in high-pressure scenarios. On-Site Leadership: Full-time presence in Hamburg is required. This role is not remote or hybrid. Moderate travel to Dresden, customer sites, and UK (Manchester/London) is expected. Meritocratic Perspective: A focus on performance and capability as the sole metrics for success of all team members. What We Offer Prestige and Innovation: Work on high-stakes projects that define the future of aerospace, space, and defense. Strategic Impact: Shape critical operational processes and establish a legacy of excellence in a rapidly scaling organization. Meritocratic Culture: Join an organization where excellence, integrity, and results are the foundation of everything we do. At BUOYANCY AEROSPACE, we are committed to a purely merit-based environment where performance, capability, and integrity are all that matter. To be considered for this role, please submit a complete application (motivational letter, CV, and references) to pk@buoyancy.com .