Key Account Engagement Manager (m/f/d)

What we offer

• Work in an international, agile team creating the future of autonomous systems
• Grow your career in a expanding and ambitious engineering team
• Build innovative products using state-of-the-art technologies in AI, robotics, and autonomy 
• Benefit from a steep learning curve and continuous development
• Enjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture

Your mission

As part of our team you will build operational relationships with units of the German Army (Bundeswehr). Your main objective is to ensure that our drone and counter-drone capabilities are understood, tested and trusted by frontline users. You will operate directly with brigades, battalions and specialised units. Translating tactical needs into actionable product feedback and helping shape real deployments.

• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with:
• Battalions, brigades and divisions of the German Army
• Reconnaissance, artillery, mechanised infantry and specialised units
• Relevant innovation and experimentation structures
• Represent our company and solutions during: system demonstrations, field trials, exercises and unit visits
• Understand tactical workflows and operational constraints
• Identify opportunities for field testing, pilot projects, innovation funding and rapid procurement paths
• Collect structured feedback from soldiers and commanders
• Translate operational insights into clear product requirements
• Support positioning of the system within realistic military use cases
  

Your profile

• Former officer in the German Army or a excellent network from similar professional experiences
• Operational or leadership experience within combat or support units
• Strong understanding of land warfare concepts and unit structures
• High credibility and natural authority in military environments
• Hands-on, pragmatic and mission-focused mindset
• Willingness to travel and spend significant time in the field
• Fluent German and fluent English skills

Nice to have

• Located in Munich or Berlin

What else

• Intrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving mindset
• Creative thinker with a structured and systematic approach
• Humble and collaborative - prioritizes collective success over individual recognition
• High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic
• Extra-curricular leadership or achievements are a bonus
• Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is a must

About Us

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. ATS is committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate team members who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.

Who we are: Autonomous Teaming is a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. Driven by cutting-edge innovation, our team works on next-generation technologies designed to meet rapidly evolving security challenges.

What we do: We develop systems that enable computers and sensors to operate as coordinated teams, collaborating in real time to counter AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale — including drone swarms and other UXVs. Our mission is to build resilient, intelligent defence capabilities that perform reliably in the most demanding environments.

How we work: We value close, in-person collaboration as the foundation for building complex, high-impact technology, while maintaining flexibility aligned to role and team needs. Our culture is built on ownership, responsibility, and trust — with a shared commitment to growing and building together.

Where we are: Based in Munich, Berlin, and Toulouse, we are expanding rapidly across Europe with plans to open additional office hubs.