Program Manager (m/w/d) - New Space

About Us

We are pioneering the future of satellite intelligence and defense. Backed by Rheinmetall’s proven defense expertise and ICEYE’s radar satellite innovation, our joint venture has the ambition of delivering one of the world's largest earth observation satellite constellations to defend Germany.

Our mission? Empower Europe’s security and defense with sovereign, persistent, and accurate space-based intelligence under any condition.

Join us to shape one of Europe’s most significant high-tech projects and make a real impact on defense and security for tomorrow.

RISS Key Competences

We believe that top-tier talent deserves to work alongside equally ambitious peers. To maintain an environment of constant inspiration and boundary-pushing, we place as much value on your mindset as we do on your resume, specifically evaluating the following:

• Intellectual Firepower & Growth Mindset: Demonstrates intellectual agility and curiosity; rapidly comprehends complex information, connects ideas across domains, and continuously seeks to learn and improve.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge; maintains energy and drive under pressure.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for results, acts decisively, and drives initiatives from idea to implementation; takes bold action rather than waiting for permission.
• Team Player: Works as part of a united team, engages constructively across functions and partners, and drives shared outcomes with humility and candor.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Operates effectively in ambiguity, maintains composure under stress, and adjusts quickly to change while learning from setbacks and sustaining forward momentum.