About the Role
As Head of Government Relations EU, you will lead ARX Robotics’ engagement with European and national governments, institutions, and key defence stakeholders, helping shape the policy, regulatory, and strategic environment in which advanced unmanned defence technologies are developed and deployed.
You will build trusted relationships across the European defence and security ecosystem, represent ARX Robotics’ interests with senior governmental stakeholders, and translate political and regulatory developments into actionable business strategies. This role combines government affairs, strategic stakeholder management, policy engagement, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
What You’ll Build
Develop and execute ARX Robotics’ European government relations strategy in alignment with company priorities and long-term growth objectives
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior decision-makers across European governments, ministries, defence authorities, EU institutions, and relevant public-sector organisations
Represent ARX Robotics’ interests in policy, regulatory, funding, procurement, and defence-industry discussions across Europe
Monitor and analyse European and national developments in defence policy, security, autonomous systems, AI, procurement, industrial policy, and defence funding
Translate political, regulatory, and policy developments into clear strategic recommendations for the leadership team and relevant business functions
Identify opportunities to shape policy discussions and contribute to the development of a supportive regulatory and strategic environment for autonomous defence technologies
Coordinate ARX Robotics’ participation in relevant government, industry, policy, and defence forums
Work closely with Sales, Business Development, Strategy, Legal, Product, and Leadership teams to align government relations activities with commercial and operational priorities
Support strategic discussions around European defence procurement, capability development, funding programmes, and technology adoption
Prepare senior-level briefings, policy positions, stakeholder analyses, talking points, and engagement plans
Help build long-term partnerships that support Europe’s defence capabilities, technological sovereignty, and adoption of innovative autonomous systems
What You Bring
Significant experience in government relations, public affairs, government affairs, policy, diplomacy, or a closely related field
Strong understanding of European defence and security policy, institutions, and decision-making processes
Established network across European governments, defence ministries, public-sector organisations, EU institutions, or relevant industry stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior political, governmental, military, and industry decision-makers
Strong understanding of defence procurement, defence policy, security technology, or the European defence industry
Ability to monitor complex policy developments and translate them into clear strategic and commercial implications
Excellent communication, negotiation, advocacy, and stakeholder-management skills
Strong political judgement, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively in sensitive environments
Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-growing technology company
Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken; German and/or another major European language is a strong advantage
Willingness to travel regularly across Europe
Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.
What We Offer
Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!
Competitive compensation…