Associate - Consulting/Accelerator

Do you want to work with the most exciting innovators and investors in aviation, space and defence? Are you interested in exchanging and discussing technologies that will disrupt industries? And identifying the next SpaceX before anyone else?

Join Starburst Germany as an associate in our consulting / accelerator team... for more than 10 years, we have been bringing together a worldwide startup community dedicated to aerospace & defence.

Who are we?

Founded in 2012, Starburst Aerospace is an innovation catalyst in the global Aerospace and Defence (A&D) industry. Combining three complementary activities—accelerators, strategy consulting, & ventures—they help stakeholders innovate, navigate and invest in the dynamic ecosystem. With offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Madrid, and Washington, D.C., Starburst has built a robust community with 60+ corporate and government partners and a portfolio of 150+ startups while identifying all sources of innovation that will impact the aerospace value chain. Starburst’s in-depth industry knowledge helps startups scale their business in aviation, space, and defence with access to one of the largest groups of corporate representatives, government stakeholders, and private venture investors in the world. More information about Starburst can be found at www.starburst.aero.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you’ll work at the core of our project teams. Together with a senior consultant, you’ll help drive the delivery of consulting (corporate & startup) and accelerator projects for corporate and institutional clients. You will lead analytical work, develop deliverables, and coordinate analysts, while supporting the senior team in client-facing activities. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading analytical work: conducting in-depth market research, company identification, technology scouting, and expert interviews for both consulting and accelerator projects
• Supporting consulting workstreams: contributing to strategy definition for corporate clients, including market entry and go-to-market strategies, competitive landscape assessments, and business model development
• Supporting startup growth activities: contributing to product–market fit assessments, business development strategy, and fundraising preparation for startups
• Collaborating with project teams: working closely with colleagues at all levels and across multiple European offices to ensure quality and timely delivery of outputs
• Engaging with industry stakeholders: interacting with startups, industry experts, investors, and corporate partners to gather insights that feed into analyses and strategic recommendations
• Developing client deliverables: preparing structured presentations and reports for client meetings, including sessions with executive leadership
• Coordinating activities and logistics: supporting the preparation and execution of client-facing events (e.g., workshops, Demo Days, and matchmaking sessions) and ensuring smooth internal communication and alignment across international offices
• Graduated from a well-ranked engineering or business school
• Previous experience in startup environments, consulting, venture capital, or accelerator programs
• Strong personal interest and knowledge in aerospace innovation
• Excellent language, social, and communication skills in German & English
• Ability to work independently and proven attention to detail
• Enthusiasm, curiosity, resourcefulness & motivation to work in a small and innovative team
• Entrepreneurial spirit and open to an intercultural work environment
• Know how to use the latest business & productivity tools, as well as PowerPoint & Excel

3 recruitment rounds with members of the consulting team and the innovation team

• a fit section (discussion about your background and your motivation to join us)
• a business case section (an oral case study exercise in a practical scenario)