About the job
About Hypersonica
Hypersonica is advancing European defence technology from its base in London. The company focuses on speed, resilience, and technological autonomy, aiming to set new standards across the sector. Work here directly shapes the company’s progress and the broader industry.
Role Overview: Lead Chemist
This Lead Chemist position sits at the core of Hypersonica’s mission. The role will adapt to fit the expertise and strengths each team member brings, rather than following a rigid job description. Joining a compact, highly skilled team, the Lead Chemist will address critical technical challenges and deliver results quickly.
What Makes This Role Different
- Direct impact on the company’s direction and on European technological sovereignty
- Work alongside others who have achieved what many thought impossible
- Room to shape responsibilities around unique experience and skills
Who We’re Looking For
- Extensive technical expertise in chemistry or related fields
- Proven ability to solve complex problems independently
- Sound judgment and the confidence to operate autonomously
- Backgrounds that don’t fit conventional categories are welcome
If you bring a distinctive skill set or a track record of pushing boundaries, Hypersonica wants to hear from you. Here, talent and initiative matter more than titles.

