Governance & Compliance Manager

Job description

Team & Reporting Line: Integrity

Our Mission 

At constellr, we use thermal intelligence from space to understand what is happening on Earth - where, when and at scale. Our satellite constellation delivers high-resolution land surface temperature data, giving governments, defence organisations, commercial operators and global institutions the intelligence they need to monitor change, assess risk and make better-informed decisions.

From national security and critical infrastructure to agriculture and climate resilience, constellr turns temperature into actionable intelligence for a changing world.

Your Role

You'll build and maintain the policy backbone that keeps constellr compliant and well-governed as it scales — translating regulatory requirements into practical policies our teams can follow. 

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously update corporate policies and compliance documentation 

• Track relevant regulatory changes affecting the business 

• Coordinate compliance training across the organization 

• Support internal investigations and compliance risk assessments 

• Report compliance status and risks to the VP - Integrity 

Job requirements

About you 

Required: 

• Experience in corporate governance, compliance or policy management 

• Strong analytical and writing skills for translating regulation into policy 

• Ability to work cross-functionally to drive compliance adoption 

• Fluent German and English 

Nice to Have_:_ 

• Experience in a regulated or dual-use/defense-adjacent industry 

• Familiarity with ISO 27001 governance requirements 

• Compliance certification (e.g., CCEP) 

Why join constellr?

• High-Impact National Security Mission: Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first commercial thermal infrared constellation, delivering sovereign-grade "behavioural" intelligence from space to close critical blind spots for defence, intelligence, and maritime surveillance agencies.
• Fast-Paced "New Space" Innovation: Work at the leading edge of a rapidly evolving defence sector. By leveraging modern, agile New Space methodologies, you will help design, build, and deploy dual-use thermal payloads into operational orbit at a speed and scale that traditional aerospace models simply cannot match.
• Broad Interdisciplinary Exposure: Accelerate your professional growth by collaborating daily with a diverse, international cohort of astrophysicists, software developers, and defence-system engineers.
• Inclusive & Scientific Culture: Join a high-trust team deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and scientific excellence, where academic curiosity is paired with high autonomy and a flat hierarchy.
• Financial Upside & Well-being: Benefit from a Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employees, giving you a true stake in the company's growth, alongside highly flexible hybrid working models.