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Working Student - Project Management: Tech & Business Interface

Part-Time · Munich, On-Site
We are looking for a Project Management Working Student to work directly with the Program Manager and help drive the next phase of growth at NEX Aero.
This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and business, supporting everything from daily program management to budget planning and scheduling to business and cost case development. At NEX Aero, this isn't just about making plans, it's about executing them to bring a real product to our customers.

YOUR MISSION/RESPONSIBILITIES

- Support cross-functional project coordination between engineering, product, and business
- Assist in defining and tracking project plans and deliverables ​
- Support budgeting, costing and scheduling activities for our product development
- Assist in building a product cost and business case, and conduct market research to validate key business assumptions
- Prepare presentations and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
- Help structure and optimize processes at the interface between tech and business - Support to push our technical projects over the finish line and build long-term plans for a successful product

YOUR PROFILE

-Currently enrolled in a degree program in Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
-Previous experience from internships or working student roles in project management, consulting, or similar interface functions
-Strong organizational and analytical skills - you bring clarity to complexity
-Confident using Power Point and Excel to create structured, data-driven content
-Proactive and independent working style - you take ownership and drive progress -Technically curious, adaptable, and comfortable working with ambiguity -Strong communication skills and fluency in English; C1-level German is required

Who We Are - NEX Aero

At NEX Aero, we are redefining how critical cargo moves across the world. We design, build, and operate next-generation heavy-duty drones capable of reaching places traditional logistics can’t, connecting remote communities, enabling urgent healthcare deliveries, and strengthening supply chains in a changing world.

Based in Berlin and Munich, we are an ambitious team of engineers, operators, and innovators working hands-on at the intersection of aerospace, clean technology, and logistics. Our work moves beyond prototypes, it creates real-world impact where reliability, reach, and resilience matter most.

At NEX Aero, you won’t just build systems. You’ll help unlock access, progress, and opportunity for industries and communities worldwide.

Benefits — What You Can Expect

- Purpose-Driven Work: Join a mission that matters, advancing sustainable logistics and connecting the disconnected.

- Cutting-Edge Innovation: Work hands-on with next-generation drone systems, hydrogen technologies, and autonomous operations.

- Fast-Paced Learning: Grow faster through deep technical challenges, field missions, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

- Collaborative Culture: We value clear communication, radical ownership, and low-ego teamwork across every role and level.

- Professional Growth: Shape your role as we scale, with opportunities to lead projects, innovate solutions, and expand your expertise.

- Attractive Locations: Work from our R&D lab at Berlin TXL or our Munich hub, with flexible hybrid options depending on your role.

- Real-World Impact: See the results of your work directly, from successful flight tests to critical deliveries that move what matters most.

At NEX Aero, we are serious about the mission, and we enjoy the ride.

If you're driven by innovation, collaboration, and building something that flies toward real-world impact, you’ll find your place here.